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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,659.95, 36,792.26 and 16,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,659.95, 36,792.26 and 16,053 is: 22,154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,659.95 : 36,792.26 = 16,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,659.95/36,792.26 = 16,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,659.95x = 36,792.26 × 16,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,659.95x = 590,626,149.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,626,149.78/26,659.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,154.06

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