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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,511.28, 36,614.09 and 16,463.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,511.28, 36,614.09 and 16,463.59 is: 22,737.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,511.28 : 36,614.09 = 16,463.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,511.28/36,614.09 = 16,463.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,511.28x = 36,614.09 × 16,463.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,511.28x = 602,799,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,799,315.61/26,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,737.47

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