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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.82, 36,941.54 and 16,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.82, 36,941.54 and 16,030.86 is: 22,107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.82 : 36,941.54 = 16,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.82/36,941.54 = 16,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.82x = 36,941.54 × 16,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.82x = 592,204,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,204,655.92/26,787.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,107.24

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