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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.56, 36,099 and 16,091.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.56, 36,099 and 16,091.64 is: 22,204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.56 : 36,099 = 16,091.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.56/36,099 = 16,091.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.56x = 36,099 × 16,091.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.56x = 580,892,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,892,112.36/26,161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,204.03

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