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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,892.05, 37,095.89 and 16,134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,892.05, 37,095.89 and 16,134.07 is: 22,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,892.05 : 37,095.89 = 16,134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,892.05/37,095.89 = 16,134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,892.05x = 37,095.89 × 16,134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,892.05x = 598,507,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,507,419.82/26,892.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,255.92

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