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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,625.86, 36,750.08 and 16,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,625.86, 36,750.08 and 16,013.44 is: 22,102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,625.86 : 36,750.08 = 16,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,625.86/36,750.08 = 16,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,625.86x = 36,750.08 × 16,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,625.86x = 588,495,201.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,495,201.08/26,625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.39

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