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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.08, 36,796.08 and 16,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.08, 36,796.08 and 16,050 is: 22,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.08 : 36,796.08 = 16,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.08/36,796.08 = 16,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.08x = 36,796.08 × 16,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.08x = 590,577,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,577,084/26,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.45

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