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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,132.49, 36,071.73 and 16,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,132.49, 36,071.73 and 16,061.40 is: 22,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,132.49 : 36,071.73 = 16,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,132.49/36,071.73 = 16,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,132.49x = 36,071.73 × 16,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,132.49x = 579,362,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,362,484.22/26,132.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,170.20

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