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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.48, 36,999.81 and 16,199.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.48, 36,999.81 and 16,199.13 is: 22,354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.48 : 36,999.81 = 16,199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.48/36,999.81 = 16,199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.48x = 36,999.81 × 16,199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.48x = 599,364,732.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,364,732.17/26,811.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,354.78

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