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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.68, 36,002.48 and 16,665.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.68, 36,002.48 and 16,665.99 is: 22,987.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.68 : 36,002.48 = 16,665.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.68/36,002.48 = 16,665.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.68x = 36,002.48 × 16,665.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.68x = 600,016,888.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,016,888.33/26,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,987.67

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