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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,618.79, 36,751.05 and 16,560.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,618.79, 36,751.05 and 16,560.93 is: 22,864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,618.79 : 36,751.05 = 16,560.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,618.79/36,751.05 = 16,560.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,618.79x = 36,751.05 × 16,560.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,618.79x = 608,631,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,631,566.48/26,618.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,864.73

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