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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,631.66, 36,740.07 and 16,015.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,631.66, 36,740.07 and 16,015.26 is: 22,094.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,631.66 : 36,740.07 = 16,015.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,631.66/36,740.07 = 16,015.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,631.66x = 36,740.07 × 16,015.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,631.66x = 588,401,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,401,773.47/26,631.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.07

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