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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,129.58, 36,059.67 and 16,054.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,129.58, 36,059.67 and 16,054.62 is: 22,155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,129.58 : 36,059.67 = 16,054.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,129.58/36,059.67 = 16,054.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,129.58x = 36,059.67 × 16,054.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,129.58x = 578,924,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,924,299.18/26,129.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,155.90

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