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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,621.73, 36,744.39 and 16,009.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,621.73, 36,744.39 and 16,009.31 is: 22,096.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,621.73 : 36,744.39 = 16,009.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,621.73/36,744.39 = 16,009.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,621.73x = 36,744.39 × 16,009.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,621.73x = 588,252,422.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,252,422.13/26,621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,096.70

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