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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.70, 36,726.98 and 16,002.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.70, 36,726.98 and 16,002.28 is: 22,082.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.70 : 36,726.98 = 16,002.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.70/36,726.98 = 16,002.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.70x = 36,726.98 × 16,002.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.70x = 587,715,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,715,417.51/26,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,082.36

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