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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,519.96, 36,588.44 and 16,444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,519.96, 36,588.44 and 16,444.78 is: 22,688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,519.96 : 36,588.44 = 16,444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,519.96/36,588.44 = 16,444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,519.96x = 36,588.44 × 16,444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,519.96x = 601,688,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,688,795.98/26,519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.15

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