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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,888.99, 37,092.78 and 16,128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,888.99, 37,092.78 and 16,128.68 is: 22,249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,888.99 : 37,092.78 = 16,128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,888.99/37,092.78 = 16,128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,888.99x = 37,092.78 × 16,128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,888.99x = 598,257,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,257,393.47/26,888.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,249.16

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