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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.97, 36,896.46 and 16,128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.97, 36,896.46 and 16,128.70 is: 22,250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.97 : 36,896.46 = 16,128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.97/36,896.46 = 16,128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.97x = 36,896.46 × 16,128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.97x = 595,091,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,091,934.40/26,744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,250.61

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