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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.21, 36,789.62 and 16,588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.21, 36,789.62 and 16,588.34 is: 22,890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.21 : 36,789.62 = 16,588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.21/36,789.62 = 16,588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.21x = 36,789.62 × 16,588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.21x = 610,278,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,278,458.14/26,660.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,890.98

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