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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.19, 36,511.76 and 16,528.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.19, 36,511.76 and 16,528.11 is: 22,805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.19 : 36,511.76 = 16,528.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.19/36,511.76 = 16,528.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.19x = 36,511.76 × 16,528.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.19x = 603,470,302.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,470,302.93/26,462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,805.00

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