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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,469.76, 36,545.36 and 16,408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,469.76, 36,545.36 and 16,408.90 is: 22,654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,469.76 : 36,545.36 = 16,408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,469.76/36,545.36 = 16,408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,469.76x = 36,545.36 × 16,408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,469.76x = 599,669,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,669,157.70/26,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,654.88

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