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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,812.58, 37,002.36 and 16,200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,812.58, 37,002.36 and 16,200.16 is: 22,356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,812.58 : 37,002.36 = 16,200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,812.58/37,002.36 = 16,200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,812.58x = 37,002.36 × 16,200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,812.58x = 599,444,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,444,152.38/26,812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.82

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