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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,474.55, 36,536.23 and 16,408.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,474.55, 36,536.23 and 16,408.41 is: 22,644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,474.55 : 36,536.23 = 16,408.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,474.55/36,536.23 = 16,408.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,474.55x = 36,536.23 × 16,408.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,474.55x = 599,501,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,501,441.69/26,474.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,644.44

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