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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,136.53, 36,069.66 and 16,065.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,136.53, 36,069.66 and 16,065.39 is: 22,171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,136.53 : 36,069.66 = 16,065.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,136.53/36,069.66 = 16,065.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,136.53x = 36,069.66 × 16,065.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,136.53x = 579,473,155.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,473,155.07/26,136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,171.01

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