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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,902.78, 37,110.66 and 16,144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,902.78, 37,110.66 and 16,144.90 is: 22,270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,902.78 : 37,110.66 = 16,144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,902.78/37,110.66 = 16,144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,902.78x = 37,110.66 × 16,144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,902.78x = 599,147,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,147,894.63/26,902.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,270.85

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