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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.59, 36,554.29 and 16,406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.59, 36,554.29 and 16,406.31 is: 22,645.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.59 : 36,554.29 = 16,406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.59/36,554.29 = 16,406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.59x = 36,554.29 × 16,406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.59x = 599,720,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,720,972.55/26,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,645.01

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