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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.03, 36,750.32 and 16,034.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.03, 36,750.32 and 16,034.68 is: 22,114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.03 : 36,750.32 = 16,034.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.03/36,750.32 = 16,034.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.03x = 36,750.32 × 16,034.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.03x = 589,279,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,279,621.10/26,647.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,114.27

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