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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,636.59, 36,762.72 and 16,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,636.59, 36,762.72 and 16,026.22 is: 22,118.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,636.59 : 36,762.72 = 16,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,636.59/36,762.72 = 16,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,636.59x = 36,762.72 × 16,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,636.59x = 589,167,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,167,438.52/26,636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,118.73

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