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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,464.76, 36,538.46 and 16,403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,464.76, 36,538.46 and 16,403.90 is: 22,647.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,464.76 : 36,538.46 = 16,403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,464.76/36,538.46 = 16,403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,464.76x = 36,538.46 × 16,403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,464.76x = 599,373,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,373,243.99/26,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,647.98

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