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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.06, 36,083.13 and 16,080.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.06, 36,083.13 and 16,080.14 is: 22,188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.06 : 36,083.13 = 16,080.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.06/36,083.13 = 16,080.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.06x = 36,083.13 × 16,080.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.06x = 580,221,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,221,782.04/26,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,188.16

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