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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.09, 37,011.33 and 16,206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.09, 37,011.33 and 16,206.67 is: 22,365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.09 : 37,011.33 = 16,206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.09/37,011.33 = 16,206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.09x = 37,011.33 × 16,206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.09x = 599,830,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,830,411.57/26,819.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.80

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