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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,844.67, 37,048.89 and 16,235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,844.67, 37,048.89 and 16,235.29 is: 22,406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,844.67 : 37,048.89 = 16,235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,844.67/37,048.89 = 16,235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,844.67x = 37,048.89 × 16,235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,844.67x = 601,499,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,499,473.33/26,844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,406.66

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