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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,641.63, 36,778.80 and 16,573.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,641.63, 36,778.80 and 16,573.33 is: 22,879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,641.63 : 36,778.80 = 16,573.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,641.63/36,778.80 = 16,573.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,641.63x = 36,778.80 × 16,573.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,641.63x = 609,547,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,547,189.40/26,641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.50

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