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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,474.96, 36,523.80 and 16,400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,474.96, 36,523.80 and 16,400.72 is: 22,625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,474.96 : 36,523.80 = 16,400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,474.96/36,523.80 = 16,400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,474.96x = 36,523.80 × 16,400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,474.96x = 599,016,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,016,617.14/26,474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,625.78

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