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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,816.68, 37,006.14 and 16,204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,816.68, 37,006.14 and 16,204.48 is: 22,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,816.68 : 37,006.14 = 16,204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,816.68/37,006.14 = 16,204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,816.68x = 37,006.14 × 16,204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,816.68x = 599,665,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,665,255.51/26,816.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.65

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