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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,470.08, 36,519.39 and 16,388.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,470.08, 36,519.39 and 16,388.01 is: 22,609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,470.08 : 36,519.39 = 16,388.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,470.08/36,519.39 = 16,388.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,470.08x = 36,519.39 × 16,388.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,470.08x = 598,480,128.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,480,128.51/26,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,609.68

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