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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.21, 37,011.50 and 16,206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.21, 37,011.50 and 16,206.79 is: 22,365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.21 : 37,011.50 = 16,206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.21/37,011.50 = 16,206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.21x = 37,011.50 × 16,206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.21x = 599,837,608.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,837,608.09/26,819.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.97

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