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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.86, 36,745.94 and 16,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.86, 36,745.94 and 16,010.44 is: 22,098.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.86 : 36,745.94 = 16,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.86/36,745.94 = 16,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.86x = 36,745.94 × 16,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.86x = 588,318,615.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,318,615.77/26,622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.25

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