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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.21, 36,738.99 and 16,276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.21, 36,738.99 and 16,276.34 is: 22,457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.21 : 36,738.99 = 16,276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.21/36,738.99 = 16,276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.21x = 36,738.99 × 16,276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.21x = 597,976,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,976,384.34/26,627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,457.35

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