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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,419.41, 36,462.51 and 16,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,419.41, 36,462.51 and 16,351.08 is: 22,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,419.41 : 36,462.51 = 16,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,419.41/36,462.51 = 16,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,419.41x = 36,462.51 × 16,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,419.41x = 596,201,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,201,418.01/26,419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,566.80

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