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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,477.59, 36,545.69 and 16,399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,477.59, 36,545.69 and 16,399.99 is: 22,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,477.59 : 36,545.69 = 16,399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,477.59/36,545.69 = 16,399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,477.59x = 36,545.69 × 16,399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,477.59x = 599,348,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,348,950.54/26,477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,636.08

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