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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,719.18, 36,872.49 and 16,106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,719.18, 36,872.49 and 16,106.02 is: 22,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,719.18 : 36,872.49 = 16,106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,719.18/36,872.49 = 16,106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,719.18x = 36,872.49 × 16,106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,719.18x = 593,869,061.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,869,061.39/26,719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.32

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