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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,799.72, 36,991.35 and 16,190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,799.72, 36,991.35 and 16,190.16 is: 22,347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,799.72 : 36,991.35 = 16,190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,799.72/36,991.35 = 16,190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,799.72x = 36,991.35 × 16,190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,799.72x = 598,895,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,895,875.12/26,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,347.09

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