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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,761.59, 36,925.67 and 16,151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,761.59, 36,925.67 and 16,151.81 is: 22,286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,761.59 : 36,925.67 = 16,151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,761.59/36,925.67 = 16,151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,761.59x = 36,925.67 × 16,151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,761.59x = 596,416,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,416,261.71/26,761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.28

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