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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,747.76, 36,900.48 and 16,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,747.76, 36,900.48 and 16,131.36 is: 22,254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,747.76 : 36,900.48 = 16,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,747.76/36,900.48 = 16,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,747.76x = 36,900.48 × 16,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,747.76x = 595,254,927.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,254,927.05/26,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,254.38

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