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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.37, 37,019.97 and 16,212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.37, 37,019.97 and 16,212.93 is: 22,374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.37 : 37,019.97 = 16,212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.37/37,019.97 = 16,212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.37x = 37,019.97 × 16,212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.37x = 600,202,182.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,202,182.21/26,825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,374.42

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