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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,416.57, 36,458.60 and 16,348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,416.57, 36,458.60 and 16,348.25 is: 22,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,416.57 : 36,458.60 = 16,348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,416.57/36,458.60 = 16,348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,416.57x = 36,458.60 × 16,348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,416.57x = 596,034,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,034,439.47/26,416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,562.90

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