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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628.04, 36,765.18 and 16,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,628.04, 36,765.18 and 16,561 is: 22,865.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,628.04 : 36,765.18 = 16,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,628.04/36,765.18 = 16,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,628.04x = 36,765.18 × 16,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,628.04x = 608,868,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,868,145.98/26,628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,865.68

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