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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,688.14, 36,805.15 and 16,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,688.14, 36,805.15 and 16,059.32 is: 22,147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,688.14 : 36,805.15 = 16,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,688.14/36,805.15 = 16,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,688.14x = 36,805.15 × 16,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,688.14x = 591,065,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,065,681.50/26,688.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,147.13

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