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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.48, 36,004.98 and 16,659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.48, 36,004.98 and 16,659.40 is: 22,980.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.48 : 36,004.98 = 16,659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.48/36,004.98 = 16,659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.48x = 36,004.98 × 16,659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.48x = 599,821,363.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,821,363.81/26,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,980.36

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