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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,694.52, 36,838.02 and 16,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,694.52, 36,838.02 and 16,090 is: 22,203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,694.52 : 36,838.02 = 16,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,694.52/36,838.02 = 16,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,694.52x = 36,838.02 × 16,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,694.52x = 592,723,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,723,741.80/26,694.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,203.95

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