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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.23, 36,743.66 and 16,005.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.23, 36,743.66 and 16,005.81 is: 22,094.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.23 : 36,743.66 = 16,005.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.23/36,743.66 = 16,005.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.23x = 36,743.66 × 16,005.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.23x = 588,112,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,112,040.66/26,618.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.33

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