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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.48, 36,530.64 and 16,406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.48, 36,530.64 and 16,406.70 is: 22,632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.48 : 36,530.64 = 16,406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.48/36,530.64 = 16,406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.48x = 36,530.64 × 16,406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.48x = 599,347,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,347,251.29/26,481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,632.69

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