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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.16, 36,787.68 and 16,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.16, 36,787.68 and 16,049.76 is: 22,141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.16 : 36,787.68 = 16,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.16/36,787.68 = 16,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.16x = 36,787.68 × 16,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.16x = 590,433,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,433,434.96/26,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,141.67

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