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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,635.76, 36,772.08 and 16,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,635.76, 36,772.08 and 16,028 is: 22,127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,635.76 : 36,772.08 = 16,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,635.76/36,772.08 = 16,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,635.76x = 36,772.08 × 16,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,635.76x = 589,382,898.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,382,898.24/26,635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,127.50

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