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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,835.21, 37,031.88 and 16,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,835.21, 37,031.88 and 16,086.16 is: 22,198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,835.21 : 37,031.88 = 16,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,835.21/37,031.88 = 16,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,835.21x = 37,031.88 × 16,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,835.21x = 595,700,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,700,746.78/26,835.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,198.48

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