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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,658.20, 36,788.22 and 16,048.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,658.20, 36,788.22 and 16,048.41 is: 22,146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,658.20 : 36,788.22 = 16,048.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,658.20/36,788.22 = 16,048.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,658.20x = 36,788.22 × 16,048.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,658.20x = 590,392,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,392,437.73/26,658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.75

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