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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,140.08, 36,073.44 and 16,070.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,140.08, 36,073.44 and 16,070.16 is: 22,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,140.08 : 36,073.44 = 16,070.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,140.08/36,073.44 = 16,070.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,140.08x = 36,073.44 × 16,070.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,140.08x = 579,705,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,705,952.55/26,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,176.90

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