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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.95, 36,733.01 and 16,010.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.95, 36,733.01 and 16,010.43 is: 22,097.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.95 : 36,733.01 = 16,010.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.95/36,733.01 = 16,010.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.95x = 36,733.01 × 16,010.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.95x = 588,111,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,111,205.24/26,614.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.02

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