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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,470.99, 36,547.06 and 16,410.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,470.99, 36,547.06 and 16,410.18 is: 22,656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,470.99 : 36,547.06 = 16,410.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,470.99/36,547.06 = 16,410.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,470.99x = 36,547.06 × 16,410.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,470.99x = 599,743,833.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,743,833.07/26,470.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,656.65

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