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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,499.62, 36,554.24 and 16,546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,499.62, 36,554.24 and 16,546.34 is: 22,824.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,499.62 : 36,554.24 = 16,546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,499.62/36,554.24 = 16,546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,499.62x = 36,554.24 × 16,546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,499.62x = 604,838,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,838,617.98/26,499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,824.43

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