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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.24, 36,993.08 and 16,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.24, 36,993.08 and 16,068.40 is: 22,158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.24 : 36,993.08 = 16,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.24/36,993.08 = 16,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.24x = 36,993.08 × 16,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.24x = 594,419,606.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,419,606.67/26,825.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,158.97

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