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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.58, 36,069.99 and 16,067.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.58, 36,069.99 and 16,067.66 is: 22,173.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.58 : 36,069.99 = 16,067.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.58/36,069.99 = 16,067.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.58x = 36,069.99 × 16,067.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.58x = 579,560,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,560,335.52/26,137.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,173.45

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