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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.95, 36,723.35 and 16,003.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.95, 36,723.35 and 16,003.43 is: 22,087.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.95 : 36,723.35 = 16,003.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.95/36,723.35 = 16,003.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.95x = 36,723.35 × 16,003.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.95x = 587,699,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,699,561.09/26,607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.37

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