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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.16, 36,786.30 and 16,048.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.16, 36,786.30 and 16,048.76 is: 22,140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.16 : 36,786.30 = 16,048.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.16/36,786.30 = 16,048.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.16x = 36,786.30 × 16,048.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.16x = 590,374,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,374,499.99/26,665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,140.29

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