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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.11, 36,753.14 and 16,012.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.11, 36,753.14 and 16,012.69 is: 22,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.11 : 36,753.14 = 16,012.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.11/36,753.14 = 16,012.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.11x = 36,753.14 × 16,012.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.11x = 588,516,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,516,585.50/26,625.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.82

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