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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,820.34, 37,006.68 and 16,210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,820.34, 37,006.68 and 16,210.57 is: 22,367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,820.34 : 37,006.68 = 16,210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,820.34/37,006.68 = 16,210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,820.34x = 37,006.68 × 16,210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,820.34x = 599,899,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,899,376.61/26,820.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,367.33

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