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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,844.54, 37,039.49 and 16,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,844.54, 37,039.49 and 16,233.96 is: 22,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,844.54 : 37,039.49 = 16,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,844.54/37,039.49 = 16,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,844.54x = 37,039.49 × 16,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,844.54x = 601,297,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,297,599.08/26,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,399.25

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