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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.25, 36,732.08 and 16,007.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.25, 36,732.08 and 16,007.06 is: 22,089.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.25 : 36,732.08 = 16,007.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.25/36,732.08 = 16,007.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.25x = 36,732.08 × 16,007.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.25x = 587,972,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,972,608.48/26,617.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,089.91

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