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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,395.64, 36,402.70 and 16,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,395.64, 36,402.70 and 16,322.48 is: 22,510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,395.64 : 36,402.70 = 16,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,395.64/36,402.70 = 16,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,395.64x = 36,402.70 × 16,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,395.64x = 594,182,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,182,342.70/26,395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.62

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