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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,550.08, 36,628.08 and 16,475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,550.08, 36,628.08 and 16,475.12 is: 22,728.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,550.08 : 36,628.08 = 16,475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,550.08/36,628.08 = 16,475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,550.08x = 36,628.08 × 16,475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,550.08x = 603,452,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,452,013.37/26,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.82

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