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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,619.76, 36,738.48 and 16,014.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,619.76, 36,738.48 and 16,014.88 is: 22,102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,619.76 : 36,738.48 = 16,014.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,619.76/36,738.48 = 16,014.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,619.76x = 36,738.48 × 16,014.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,619.76x = 588,362,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,362,348.58/26,619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.47

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