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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,621.98, 36,742.68 and 16,017.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,621.98, 36,742.68 and 16,017.46 is: 22,106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,621.98 : 36,742.68 = 16,017.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,621.98/36,742.68 = 16,017.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,621.98x = 36,742.68 × 16,017.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,621.98x = 588,524,407.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,524,407.19/26,621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,106.71

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