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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,862.60, 37,061.90 and 16,105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,862.60, 37,061.90 and 16,105.26 is: 22,220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,862.60 : 37,061.90 = 16,105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,862.60/37,061.90 = 16,105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,862.60x = 37,061.90 × 16,105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,862.60x = 596,891,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,891,535.59/26,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,220.17

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