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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,615.76, 36,732.96 and 16,010.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,615.76, 36,732.96 and 16,010.88 is: 22,096.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,615.76 : 36,732.96 = 16,010.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,615.76/36,732.96 = 16,010.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,615.76x = 36,732.96 × 16,010.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,615.76x = 588,127,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,127,014.60/26,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,096.95

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