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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.46, 36,794.63 and 16,056.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.46, 36,794.63 and 16,056.78 is: 22,155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.46 : 36,794.63 = 16,056.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.46/36,794.63 = 16,056.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.46x = 36,794.63 × 16,056.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.46x = 590,803,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,803,198.81/26,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,155.29

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