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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,466.76, 36,541.22 and 16,405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,466.76, 36,541.22 and 16,405.90 is: 22,650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,466.76 : 36,541.22 = 16,405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,466.76/36,541.22 = 16,405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,466.76x = 36,541.22 × 16,405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,466.76x = 599,491,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,491,601.20/26,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,650.74

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