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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.50, 36,237.63 and 16,057.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.50, 36,237.63 and 16,057.66 is: 22,157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.50 : 36,237.63 = 16,057.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.50/36,237.63 = 16,057.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.50x = 36,237.63 × 16,057.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.50x = 581,891,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,891,541.75/26,261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,157.59

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