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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,419.61, 36,465.96 and 16,342.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,419.61, 36,465.96 and 16,342.19 is: 22,556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,419.61 : 36,465.96 = 16,342.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,419.61/36,465.96 = 16,342.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,419.61x = 36,465.96 × 16,342.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,419.61x = 595,933,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,933,565.14/26,419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,556.49

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