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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,102.48, 36,006.36 and 16,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,102.48, 36,006.36 and 16,660.40 is: 22,981.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,102.48 : 36,006.36 = 16,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,102.48/36,006.36 = 16,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,102.48x = 36,006.36 × 16,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,102.48x = 599,880,360.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,880,360.14/26,102.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,981.74

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