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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,892.30, 37,101.60 and 16,278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,892.30, 37,101.60 and 16,278.06 is: 22,457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,892.30 : 37,101.60 = 16,278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,892.30/37,101.60 = 16,278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,892.30x = 37,101.60 × 16,278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,892.30x = 603,942,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,942,070.90/26,892.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,457.81

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