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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.04, 36,766.56 and 16,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.04, 36,766.56 and 16,562 is: 22,867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.04 : 36,766.56 = 16,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.04/36,766.56 = 16,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.04x = 36,766.56 × 16,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.04x = 608,927,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,927,766.72/26,629.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,867.06

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