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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.77, 36,892.04 and 16,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.77, 36,892.04 and 16,125.50 is: 22,246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.77 : 36,892.04 = 16,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.77/36,892.04 = 16,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.77x = 36,892.04 × 16,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.77x = 594,902,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,902,602.62/26,741.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,246.20

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