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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.74, 36,759.58 and 16,020.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.74, 36,759.58 and 16,020.34 is: 22,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.74 : 36,759.58 = 16,020.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.74/36,759.58 = 16,020.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.74x = 36,759.58 × 16,020.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.74x = 588,900,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,900,969.86/26,632.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,111.92

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