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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,670.72, 36,800.48 and 16,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,670.72, 36,800.48 and 16,061.04 is: 22,161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,670.72 : 36,800.48 = 16,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,670.72/36,800.48 = 16,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,670.72x = 36,800.48 × 16,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,670.72x = 591,053,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,053,981.30/26,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,161.16

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