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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.94, 36,807.57 and 16,058.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.94, 36,807.57 and 16,058.94 is: 22,163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.94 : 36,807.57 = 16,058.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.94/36,807.57 = 16,058.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.94x = 36,807.57 × 16,058.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.94x = 591,090,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,090,558.18/26,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,163.18

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