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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,471.35, 36,547.56 and 16,410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,471.35, 36,547.56 and 16,410.54 is: 22,657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,471.35 : 36,547.56 = 16,410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,471.35/36,547.56 = 16,410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,471.35x = 36,547.56 × 16,410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,471.35x = 599,765,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,765,217.65/26,471.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,657.15

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