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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,729.26, 36,886.48 and 16,119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,729.26, 36,886.48 and 16,119.34 is: 22,244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,729.26 : 36,886.48 = 16,119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,729.26/36,886.48 = 16,119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,729.26x = 36,886.48 × 16,119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,729.26x = 594,585,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,585,712.52/26,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,244.75

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