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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,128.78, 36,058.96 and 16,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,128.78, 36,058.96 and 16,057.64 is: 22,160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,128.78 : 36,058.96 = 16,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,128.78/36,058.96 = 16,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,128.78x = 36,058.96 × 16,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,128.78x = 579,021,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,021,798.45/26,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,160.31

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