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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.72, 36,047.37 and 16,049.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.72, 36,047.37 and 16,049.64 is: 22,160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.72 : 36,047.37 = 16,049.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.72/36,047.37 = 16,049.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.72x = 36,047.37 × 16,049.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.72x = 578,547,311.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,547,311.45/26,107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.01

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