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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.72, 36,985.19 and 16,194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.72, 36,985.19 and 16,194.93 is: 22,345.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.72 : 36,985.19 = 16,194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.72/36,985.19 = 16,194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.72x = 36,985.19 × 16,194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.72x = 598,972,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,972,482.11/26,804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,345.79

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