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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.79, 36,408.25 and 16,318.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.79, 36,408.25 and 16,318.01 is: 22,510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.79 : 36,408.25 = 16,318.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.79/36,408.25 = 16,318.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.79x = 36,408.25 × 16,318.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.79x = 594,110,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,110,299.00/26,392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.32

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