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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.83, 36,060.71 and 16,063.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.83, 36,060.71 and 16,063.89 is: 22,171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.83 : 36,060.71 = 16,063.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.83/36,060.71 = 16,063.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.83x = 36,060.71 × 16,063.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.83x = 579,275,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,275,278.76/26,126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,171.66

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