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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,119.62, 36,063.84 and 16,061.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,119.62, 36,063.84 and 16,061.58 is: 22,176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,119.62 : 36,063.84 = 16,061.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,119.62/36,063.84 = 16,061.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,119.62x = 36,063.84 × 16,061.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,119.62x = 579,242,251.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,242,251.27/26,119.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,176.52

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