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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.74, 36,799.11 and 16,051.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.74, 36,799.11 and 16,051.50 is: 22,151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.74 : 36,799.11 = 16,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.74/36,799.11 = 16,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.74x = 36,799.11 × 16,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.74x = 590,680,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,680,914.17/26,665.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,151.30

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