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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,631.16, 36,739.38 and 16,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,631.16, 36,739.38 and 16,014.76 is: 22,093.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,631.16 : 36,739.38 = 16,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,631.16/36,739.38 = 16,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,631.16x = 36,739.38 × 16,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,631.16x = 588,372,353.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,372,353.25/26,631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,093.38

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