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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.90, 37,118.52 and 16,148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.90, 37,118.52 and 16,148.43 is: 22,273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.90 : 37,118.52 = 16,148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.90/37,118.52 = 16,148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.90x = 37,118.52 × 16,148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.90x = 599,405,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,405,821.92/26,910.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,273.72

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