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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,889.32, 37,101.33 and 16,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,889.32, 37,101.33 and 16,129.28 is: 22,254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,889.32 : 37,101.33 = 16,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,889.32/37,101.33 = 16,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,889.32x = 37,101.33 × 16,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,889.32x = 598,417,832.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,417,832.70/26,889.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,254.85

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