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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.97, 37,008.92 and 16,212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.97, 37,008.92 and 16,212.18 is: 22,369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.97 : 37,008.92 = 16,212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.97/37,008.92 = 16,212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.97x = 37,008.92 × 16,212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.97x = 599,995,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,995,191.58/26,821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,369.55

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