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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.48, 37,010.82 and 16,207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.48, 37,010.82 and 16,207.16 is: 22,365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.48 : 37,010.82 = 16,207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.48/37,010.82 = 16,207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.48x = 37,010.82 × 16,207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.48x = 599,840,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,840,281.47/26,819.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.84

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