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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.34, 37,005.30 and 16,209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.34, 37,005.30 and 16,209.57 is: 22,365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.34 : 37,005.30 = 16,209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.34/37,005.30 = 16,209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.34x = 37,005.30 × 16,209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.34x = 599,840,000.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,840,000.72/26,819.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.95

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