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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.71, 36,989.62 and 16,192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.71, 36,989.62 and 16,192.50 is: 22,345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.71 : 36,989.62 = 16,192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.71/36,989.62 = 16,192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.71x = 36,989.62 × 16,192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.71x = 598,954,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,954,421.85/26,804.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,345.12

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