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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.20, 36,789.60 and 16,049.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.20, 36,789.60 and 16,049.41 is: 22,148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.20 : 36,789.60 = 16,049.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.20/36,789.60 = 16,049.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.20x = 36,789.60 × 16,049.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.20x = 590,451,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,451,374.14/26,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,148.13

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