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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,755.38, 36,926.64 and 16,146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,755.38, 36,926.64 and 16,146.54 is: 22,284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,755.38 : 36,926.64 = 16,146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,755.38/36,926.64 = 16,146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,755.38x = 36,926.64 × 16,146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,755.38x = 596,237,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,237,469.83/26,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,284.77

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