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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,878.70, 37,082.76 and 16,264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,878.70, 37,082.76 and 16,264.46 is: 22,439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,878.70 : 37,082.76 = 16,264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,878.70/37,082.76 = 16,264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,878.70x = 37,082.76 × 16,264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,878.70x = 603,131,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,131,066.71/26,878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.00

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