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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.26, 36,014.67 and 16,665.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.26, 36,014.67 and 16,665.90 is: 22,990.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.26 : 36,014.67 = 16,665.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.26/36,014.67 = 16,665.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.26x = 36,014.67 × 16,665.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.26x = 600,216,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,216,888.75/26,107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.42

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