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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.54, 36,912.87 and 16,136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.54, 36,912.87 and 16,136.94 is: 22,269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.54 : 36,912.87 = 16,136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.54/36,912.87 = 16,136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.54x = 36,912.87 × 16,136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.54x = 595,660,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,660,768.42/26,747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,269.74

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