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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,758.72, 36,924.72 and 16,144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,758.72, 36,924.72 and 16,144.48 is: 22,277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,758.72 : 36,924.72 = 16,144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,758.72/36,924.72 = 16,144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,758.72x = 36,924.72 × 16,144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,758.72x = 596,130,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,130,403.55/26,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,277.99

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