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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.74, 36,542.62 and 16,406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.74, 36,542.62 and 16,406.90 is: 22,652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.74 : 36,542.62 = 16,406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.74/36,542.62 = 16,406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.74x = 36,542.62 × 16,406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.74x = 599,551,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,551,112.08/26,467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,652.15

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