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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.65, 37,069.65 and 16,110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.65, 37,069.65 and 16,110.90 is: 22,231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.65 : 37,069.65 = 16,110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.65/37,069.65 = 16,110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.65x = 37,069.65 × 16,110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.65x = 597,225,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,225,424.19/26,863.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,231.73

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