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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.66, 36,989.55 and 16,065.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.66, 36,989.55 and 16,065.81 is: 22,155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.66 : 36,989.55 = 16,065.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.66/36,989.55 = 16,065.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.66x = 36,989.55 × 16,065.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.66x = 594,267,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,267,082.29/26,822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,155.42

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