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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,654.08, 36,785.04 and 16,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,654.08, 36,785.04 and 16,042 is: 22,139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,654.08 : 36,785.04 = 16,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,654.08/36,785.04 = 16,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,654.08x = 36,785.04 × 16,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,654.08x = 590,105,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,105,611.68/26,654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,139.41

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