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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,755.76, 36,924.27 and 16,145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,755.76, 36,924.27 and 16,145.21 is: 22,281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,755.76 : 36,924.27 = 16,145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,755.76/36,924.27 = 16,145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,755.76x = 36,924.27 × 16,145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,755.76x = 596,150,093.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,150,093.25/26,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,281.19

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