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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,759.64, 36,935.88 and 16,149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,759.64, 36,935.88 and 16,149.96 is: 22,291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,759.64 : 36,935.88 = 16,149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,759.64/36,935.88 = 16,149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,759.64x = 36,935.88 × 16,149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,759.64x = 596,512,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,512,984.56/26,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,291.52

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