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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.73, 36,749.91 and 16,013.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.73, 36,749.91 and 16,013.31 is: 22,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.73 : 36,749.91 = 16,013.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.73/36,749.91 = 16,013.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.73x = 36,749.91 × 16,013.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.73x = 588,487,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,487,701.30/26,625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.22

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