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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.52, 37,012.02 and 16,207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.52, 37,012.02 and 16,207.08 is: 22,366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.52 : 37,012.02 = 16,207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.52/37,012.02 = 16,207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.52x = 37,012.02 × 16,207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.52x = 599,856,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,856,769.10/26,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,366.42

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