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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.09, 36,664.00 and 16,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.09, 36,664.00 and 16,359.50 is: 22,574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.09 : 36,664.00 = 16,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.09/36,664.00 = 16,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.09x = 36,664.00 × 16,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.09x = 599,804,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,804,680.44/26,570.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,574.44

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