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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,552.95, 36,630.25 and 16,493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,552.95, 36,630.25 and 16,493.08 is: 22,752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,552.95 : 36,630.25 = 16,493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,552.95/36,630.25 = 16,493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,552.95x = 36,630.25 × 16,493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,552.95x = 604,145,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,145,643.67/26,552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,752.49

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