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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.76, 36,772.89 and 16,034.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.76, 36,772.89 and 16,034.38 is: 22,130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.76 : 36,772.89 = 16,034.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.76/36,772.89 = 16,034.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.76x = 36,772.89 × 16,034.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.76x = 589,630,491.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,630,491.96/26,643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,130.15

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