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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.89, 36,551.08 and 16,413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.89, 36,551.08 and 16,413.02 is: 22,660.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.89 : 36,551.08 = 16,413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.89/36,551.08 = 16,413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.89x = 36,551.08 × 16,413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.89x = 599,913,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,913,607.06/26,473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,660.58

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