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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.44, 37,011.80 and 16,207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.44, 37,011.80 and 16,207.02 is: 22,366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.44 : 37,011.80 = 16,207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.44/37,011.80 = 16,207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.44x = 37,011.80 × 16,207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.44x = 599,850,982.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,850,982.84/26,819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,366.28

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