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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,379.65, 36,404.37 and 16,307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,379.65, 36,404.37 and 16,307.84 is: 22,505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,379.65 : 36,404.37 = 16,307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,379.65/36,404.37 = 16,307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,379.65x = 36,404.37 × 16,307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,379.65x = 593,676,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,676,459.24/26,379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,505.10

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