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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.83, 36,059.33 and 16,062.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.83, 36,059.33 and 16,062.89 is: 22,170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.83 : 36,059.33 = 16,062.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.83/36,059.33 = 16,062.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.83x = 36,059.33 × 16,062.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.83x = 579,216,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,216,790.65/26,125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,170.27

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