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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,417.91, 36,460.44 and 16,349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,417.91, 36,460.44 and 16,349.58 is: 22,564.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,417.91 : 36,460.44 = 16,349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,417.91/36,460.44 = 16,349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,417.91x = 36,460.44 × 16,349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,417.91x = 596,112,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,112,880.62/26,417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,564.73

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