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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.76, 36,051.04 and 16,580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.76, 36,051.04 and 16,580.56 is: 22,869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.76 : 36,051.04 = 16,580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.76/36,051.04 = 16,580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.76x = 36,051.04 × 16,580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.76x = 597,746,431.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,746,431.78/26,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,869.08

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