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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,130.56, 36,055.96 and 16,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,130.56, 36,055.96 and 16,055.76 is: 22,154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,130.56 : 36,055.96 = 16,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,130.56/36,055.96 = 16,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,130.56x = 36,055.96 × 16,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,130.56x = 578,905,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,905,840.33/26,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,154.36

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