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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.76, 36,013.98 and 16,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.76, 36,013.98 and 16,665.40 is: 22,989.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.76 : 36,013.98 = 16,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.76/36,013.98 = 16,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.76x = 36,013.98 × 16,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.76x = 600,187,382.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,187,382.29/26,106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,989.73

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