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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,639.08, 36,764.34 and 16,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,639.08, 36,764.34 and 16,027 is: 22,118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,639.08 : 36,764.34 = 16,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,639.08/36,764.34 = 16,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,639.08x = 36,764.34 × 16,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,639.08x = 589,222,077.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,222,077.18/26,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,118.71

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