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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,074.47, 36,006.21 and 16,659.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,074.47, 36,006.21 and 16,659.45 is: 23,005.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074.47 : 36,006.21 = 16,659.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074.47/36,006.21 = 16,659.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074.47x = 36,006.21 × 16,659.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074.47x = 599,843,655.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,843,655.18/26,074.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.02

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