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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,398.64, 36,406.84 and 16,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,398.64, 36,406.84 and 16,325.48 is: 22,514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,398.64 : 36,406.84 = 16,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,398.64/36,406.84 = 16,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,398.64x = 36,406.84 × 16,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,398.64x = 594,359,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,359,138.28/26,398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,514.76

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