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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,763.48, 36,921.96 and 16,147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,763.48, 36,921.96 and 16,147.26 is: 22,276.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,763.48 : 36,921.96 = 16,147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,763.48/36,921.96 = 16,147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,763.48x = 36,921.96 × 16,147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,763.48x = 596,188,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,188,487.83/26,763.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,276.19

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