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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.46, 37,095.03 and 16,133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.46, 37,095.03 and 16,133.43 is: 22,255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.46 : 37,095.03 = 16,133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.46/37,095.03 = 16,133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.46x = 37,095.03 × 16,133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.46x = 598,470,069.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,470,069.85/26,891.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,255.02

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