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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,417.94, 36,460.49 and 16,349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,417.94, 36,460.49 and 16,349.62 is: 22,564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,417.94 : 36,460.49 = 16,349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,417.94/36,460.49 = 16,349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,417.94x = 36,460.49 × 16,349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,417.94x = 596,115,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,115,074.77/26,417.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,564.79

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