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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.73, 36,409.55 and 16,318.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.73, 36,409.55 and 16,318.95 is: 22,511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.73 : 36,409.55 = 16,318.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.73/36,409.55 = 16,318.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.73x = 36,409.55 × 16,318.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.73x = 594,165,544.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,165,544.38/26,393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,511.62

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