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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.97, 36,008.28 and 16,660.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.97, 36,008.28 and 16,660.94 is: 23,007.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.97 : 36,008.28 = 16,660.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.97/36,008.28 = 16,660.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.97x = 36,008.28 × 16,660.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.97x = 599,931,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,931,612.54/26,075.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,007.07

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