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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.98, 36,751.64 and 16,014.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.98, 36,751.64 and 16,014.57 is: 22,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.98 : 36,751.64 = 16,014.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.98/36,751.64 = 16,014.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.98x = 36,751.64 × 16,014.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.98x = 588,561,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,561,631.32/26,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.96

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