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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,616.71, 36,729.74 and 16,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,616.71, 36,729.74 and 16,004.28 is: 22,085.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,616.71 : 36,729.74 = 16,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,616.71/36,729.74 = 16,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,616.71x = 36,729.74 × 16,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,616.71x = 587,832,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,832,963.27/26,616.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,085.11

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