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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.68, 36,979.26 and 16,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.68, 36,979.26 and 16,189.44 is: 22,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.68 : 36,979.26 = 16,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.68/36,979.26 = 16,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.68x = 36,979.26 × 16,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.68x = 598,673,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,673,511.01/26,803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,335.50

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