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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,682.65, 36,821.09 and 16,070.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,682.65, 36,821.09 and 16,070.21 is: 22,176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,682.65 : 36,821.09 = 16,070.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,682.65/36,821.09 = 16,070.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,682.65x = 36,821.09 × 16,070.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,682.65x = 591,722,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,722,464.62/26,682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,176.30

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