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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,661.94, 36,795.02 and 16,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,661.94, 36,795.02 and 16,055 is: 22,156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,661.94 : 36,795.02 = 16,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,661.94/36,795.02 = 16,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,661.94x = 36,795.02 × 16,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,661.94x = 590,744,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,744,046.10/26,661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,156.83

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