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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,513.73, 36,575.12 and 16,438.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,513.73, 36,575.12 and 16,438.95 is: 22,677.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,513.73 : 36,575.12 = 16,438.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,513.73/36,575.12 = 16,438.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,513.73x = 36,575.12 × 16,438.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,513.73x = 601,256,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,256,486.73/26,513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,677.17

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