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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,391.94, 36,414.30 and 16,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,391.94, 36,414.30 and 16,188.40 is: 22,335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,391.94 : 36,414.30 = 16,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,391.94/36,414.30 = 16,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,391.94x = 36,414.30 × 16,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,391.94x = 589,489,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,489,254.12/26,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,335.96

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