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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,475.09, 36,542.24 and 16,397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,475.09, 36,542.24 and 16,397.49 is: 22,632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,475.09 : 36,542.24 = 16,397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,475.09/36,542.24 = 16,397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,475.09x = 36,542.24 × 16,397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,475.09x = 599,200,932.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,200,932.99/26,475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,632.63

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