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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.53, 36,055.86 and 16,055.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.53, 36,055.86 and 16,055.39 is: 22,157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.53 : 36,055.86 = 16,055.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.53/36,055.86 = 16,055.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.53x = 36,055.86 × 16,055.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.53x = 578,890,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,890,894.09/26,126.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,157.21

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