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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,870.36, 37,084.10 and 16,259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,870.36, 37,084.10 and 16,259.76 is: 22,440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,870.36 : 37,084.10 = 16,259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,870.36/37,084.10 = 16,259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,870.36x = 37,084.10 × 16,259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,870.36x = 602,978,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,978,484.52/26,870.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.28

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