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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.16, 36,046.59 and 16,049.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.16, 36,046.59 and 16,049.08 is: 22,159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.16 : 36,046.59 = 16,049.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.16/36,046.59 = 16,049.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.16x = 36,046.59 × 16,049.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.16x = 578,514,516.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,514,516.52/26,107.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,159.23

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