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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,629.83, 36,742.61 and 16,278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,629.83, 36,742.61 and 16,278.98 is: 22,460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,629.83 : 36,742.61 = 16,278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,629.83/36,742.61 = 16,278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,629.83x = 36,742.61 × 16,278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,629.83x = 598,132,070.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,132,070.32/26,629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,460.98

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