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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.87, 36,255.05 and 16,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.87, 36,255.05 and 16,060.64 is: 22,166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.87 : 36,255.05 = 16,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.87/36,255.05 = 16,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.87x = 36,255.05 × 16,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.87x = 582,279,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,279,437.02/26,267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,166.98

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