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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.06, 36,659.52 and 16,496.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.06, 36,659.52 and 16,496.55 is: 22,783.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.06 : 36,659.52 = 16,496.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.06/36,659.52 = 16,496.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.06x = 36,659.52 × 16,496.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.06x = 604,755,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,755,604.66/26,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,783.09

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