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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.20, 36,793.98 and 16,054.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.20, 36,793.98 and 16,054.25 is: 22,155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.20 : 36,793.98 = 16,054.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.20/36,793.98 = 16,054.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.20x = 36,793.98 × 16,054.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.20x = 590,699,569.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,699,569.45/26,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,155.78

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