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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,660.94, 36,793.64 and 16,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,660.94, 36,793.64 and 16,054 is: 22,155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,660.94 : 36,793.64 = 16,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,660.94/36,793.64 = 16,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,660.94x = 36,793.64 × 16,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,660.94x = 590,685,096.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,685,096.56/26,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,155.45

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