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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.98, 36,791.60 and 16,582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.98, 36,791.60 and 16,582.68 is: 22,892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.98 : 36,791.60 = 16,582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.98/36,791.60 = 16,582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.98x = 36,791.60 × 16,582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.98x = 610,103,246.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,103,246.57/26,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,892.34

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