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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.22, 36,895.42 and 16,127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.22, 36,895.42 and 16,127.95 is: 22,249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.22 : 36,895.42 = 16,127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.22/36,895.42 = 16,127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.22x = 36,895.42 × 16,127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.22x = 595,047,488.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,047,488.99/26,744.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,249.57

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