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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.76, 36,763.80 and 16,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.76, 36,763.80 and 16,022 is: 22,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.76 : 36,763.80 = 16,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.76/36,763.80 = 16,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.76x = 36,763.80 × 16,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.76x = 589,029,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,029,603.60/26,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,119.22

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