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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.86, 36,751.46 and 16,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.86, 36,751.46 and 16,014.44 is: 22,103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.86 : 36,751.46 = 16,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.86/36,751.46 = 16,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.86x = 36,751.46 × 16,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.86x = 588,554,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,554,051.08/26,626.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.77

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