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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,476.59, 36,544.31 and 16,398.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,476.59, 36,544.31 and 16,398.99 is: 22,634.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,476.59 : 36,544.31 = 16,398.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,476.59/36,544.31 = 16,398.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,476.59x = 36,544.31 × 16,398.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,476.59x = 599,289,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,289,692.25/26,476.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,634.70

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