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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,656.70, 36,787.77 and 16,049.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,656.70, 36,787.77 and 16,049.75 is: 22,149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,656.70 : 36,787.77 = 16,049.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,656.70/36,787.77 = 16,049.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,656.70x = 36,787.77 × 16,049.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,656.70x = 590,434,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,434,327.62/26,656.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,149.57

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