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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.22, 36,985.86 and 16,195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.22, 36,985.86 and 16,195.44 is: 22,346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.22 : 36,985.86 = 16,195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.22/36,985.86 = 16,195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.22x = 36,985.86 × 16,195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.22x = 599,002,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,002,276.48/26,805.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,346.48

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