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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.08, 36,779.52 and 16,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.08, 36,779.52 and 16,038 is: 22,133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.08 : 36,779.52 = 16,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.08/36,779.52 = 16,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.08x = 36,779.52 × 16,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.08x = 589,869,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,869,941.76/26,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.89

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