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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,907.81, 37,132.92 and 16,289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,907.81, 37,132.92 and 16,289.88 is: 22,480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,907.81 : 37,132.92 = 16,289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,907.81/37,132.92 = 16,289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,907.81x = 37,132.92 × 16,289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,907.81x = 604,890,810.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,890,810.85/26,907.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,480.12

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