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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.84, 36,409.37 and 16,316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.84, 36,409.37 and 16,316.06 is: 22,509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.84 : 36,409.37 = 16,316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.84/36,409.37 = 16,316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.84x = 36,409.37 × 16,316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.84x = 594,057,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,057,201.86/26,390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,509.98

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