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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,552.08, 36,630.84 and 16,477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,552.08, 36,630.84 and 16,477.12 is: 22,731.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,552.08 : 36,630.84 = 16,477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,552.08/36,630.84 = 16,477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,552.08x = 36,630.84 × 16,477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,552.08x = 603,570,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,570,746.38/26,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,731.58

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