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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.76, 36,771.51 and 16,033.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.76, 36,771.51 and 16,033.38 is: 22,128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.76 : 36,771.51 = 16,033.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.76/36,771.51 = 16,033.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.76x = 36,771.51 × 16,033.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.76x = 589,571,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,571,593.00/26,642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,128.77

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