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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.34, 36,795.96 and 16,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.34, 36,795.96 and 16,050.72 is: 22,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.34 : 36,795.96 = 16,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.34/36,795.96 = 16,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.34x = 36,795.96 × 16,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.34x = 590,601,651.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,601,651.09/26,663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.33

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