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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,855.54, 37,054.68 and 16,244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,855.54, 37,054.68 and 16,244.95 is: 22,414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,855.54 : 37,054.68 = 16,244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,855.54/37,054.68 = 16,244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,855.54x = 37,054.68 × 16,244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,855.54x = 601,951,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,951,423.87/26,855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,414.42

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