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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,404.68, 36,437.94 and 16,334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,404.68, 36,437.94 and 16,334.76 is: 22,541.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,404.68 : 36,437.94 = 16,334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,404.68/36,437.94 = 16,334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,404.68x = 36,437.94 × 16,334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,404.68x = 595,205,004.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,205,004.79/26,404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.65

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