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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,858.16, 37,054.26 and 16,644.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,858.16, 37,054.26 and 16,644.57 is: 22,963.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,858.16 : 37,054.26 = 16,644.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,858.16/37,054.26 = 16,644.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,858.16x = 37,054.26 × 16,644.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,858.16x = 616,752,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,752,224.37/26,858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,963.31

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