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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.92, 37,053.18 and 16,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.92, 37,053.18 and 16,239 is: 22,410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.92 : 37,053.18 = 16,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.92/37,053.18 = 16,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.92x = 37,053.18 × 16,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.92x = 601,706,590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,706,590.02/26,848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.83

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