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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,479.44, 36,524.52 and 16,396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,479.44, 36,524.52 and 16,396.56 is: 22,616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,479.44 : 36,524.52 = 16,396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,479.44/36,524.52 = 16,396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,479.44x = 36,524.52 × 16,396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,479.44x = 598,876,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,876,483.65/26,479.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,616.66

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