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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,686.64, 36,803.08 and 16,057.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,686.64, 36,803.08 and 16,057.82 is: 22,145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,686.64 : 36,803.08 = 16,057.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,686.64/36,803.08 = 16,057.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,686.64x = 36,803.08 × 16,057.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,686.64x = 590,977,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,977,234.09/26,686.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,145.06

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