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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.73, 36,756.81 and 16,018.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.73, 36,756.81 and 16,018.34 is: 22,109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.73 : 36,756.81 = 16,018.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.73/36,756.81 = 16,018.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.73x = 36,756.81 × 16,018.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.73x = 588,782,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,782,896.11/26,630.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,109.15

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