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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,878.77, 37,086.64 and 16,266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,878.77, 37,086.64 and 16,266.15 is: 22,443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,878.77 : 37,086.64 = 16,266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,878.77/37,086.64 = 16,266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,878.77x = 37,086.64 × 16,266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,878.77x = 603,256,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,256,849.24/26,878.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,443.62

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