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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.98, 36,414.03 and 16,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.98, 36,414.03 and 16,322.20 is: 22,516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.98 : 36,414.03 = 16,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.98/36,414.03 = 16,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.98x = 36,414.03 × 16,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.98x = 594,357,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,357,080.47/26,396.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,516.10

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