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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.72, 36,891.98 and 16,125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.72, 36,891.98 and 16,125.45 is: 22,246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.72 : 36,891.98 = 16,125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.72/36,891.98 = 16,125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.72x = 36,891.98 × 16,125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.72x = 594,899,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,899,778.89/26,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,246.13

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