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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,792.46, 36,969.70 and 16,034.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,792.46, 36,969.70 and 16,034.87 is: 22,125.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,792.46 : 36,969.70 = 16,034.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,792.46/36,969.70 = 16,034.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,792.46x = 36,969.70 × 16,034.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,792.46x = 592,804,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,804,200.06/26,792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,125.79

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