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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.91, 36,985.76 and 16,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.91, 36,985.76 and 16,063.06 is: 22,151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.91 : 36,985.76 = 16,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.91/36,985.76 = 16,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.91x = 36,985.76 × 16,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.91x = 594,104,441.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,104,441.87/26,819.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,151.62

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