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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.08, 36,983.70 and 16,046.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.08, 36,983.70 and 16,046.61 is: 22,136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.08 : 36,983.70 = 16,046.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.08/36,983.70 = 16,046.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.08x = 36,983.70 × 16,046.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.08x = 593,463,010.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,463,010.26/26,809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,136.64

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