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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.99, 36,065.52 and 16,056.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.99, 36,065.52 and 16,056.90 is: 22,163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.99 : 36,065.52 = 16,056.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.99/36,065.52 = 16,056.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.99x = 36,065.52 × 16,056.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.99x = 579,100,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,100,448.09/26,127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,163.99

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