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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,640.63, 36,777.42 and 16,572.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,640.63, 36,777.42 and 16,572.33 is: 22,878.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,640.63 : 36,777.42 = 16,572.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,640.63/36,777.42 = 16,572.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,640.63x = 36,777.42 × 16,572.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,640.63x = 609,487,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,487,540.79/26,640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,878.12

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