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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.92, 36,898.40 and 16,130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.92, 36,898.40 and 16,130.68 is: 22,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.92 : 36,898.40 = 16,130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.92/36,898.40 = 16,130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.92x = 36,898.40 × 16,130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.92x = 595,196,282.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,196,282.91/26,744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,254.55

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