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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,820.41, 36,986.45 and 16,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,820.41, 36,986.45 and 16,063.56 is: 22,152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,820.41 : 36,986.45 = 16,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,820.41/36,986.45 = 16,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,820.41x = 36,986.45 × 16,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,820.41x = 594,133,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,133,978.44/26,820.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,152.31

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