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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.84, 36,047.54 and 16,049.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.84, 36,047.54 and 16,049.77 is: 22,160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.84 : 36,047.54 = 16,049.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.84/36,047.54 = 16,049.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.84x = 36,047.54 × 16,049.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.84x = 578,554,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,554,585.95/26,107.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.19

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