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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,886.06, 37,105.92 and 16,275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,886.06, 37,105.92 and 16,275.60 is: 22,462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,886.06 : 37,105.92 = 16,275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,886.06/37,105.92 = 16,275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,886.06x = 37,105.92 × 16,275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,886.06x = 603,921,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,921,111.55/26,886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.24

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