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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,133.53, 36,065.52 and 16,062.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,133.53, 36,065.52 and 16,062.39 is: 22,166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,133.53 : 36,065.52 = 16,062.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,133.53/36,065.52 = 16,062.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,133.53x = 36,065.52 × 16,062.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,133.53x = 579,298,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,298,447.79/26,133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,166.87

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