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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.40, 36,046.94 and 16,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.40, 36,046.94 and 16,049.33 is: 22,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.40 : 36,046.94 = 16,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.40/36,046.94 = 16,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.40x = 36,046.94 × 16,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.40x = 578,529,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,529,235.55/26,107.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,159.59

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