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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,813.73, 36,995.28 and 16,054.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,813.73, 36,995.28 and 16,054.37 is: 22,150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,813.73 : 36,995.28 = 16,054.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,813.73/36,995.28 = 16,054.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,813.73x = 36,995.28 × 16,054.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,813.73x = 593,935,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,935,806.93/26,813.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.43

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