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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,870.61, 37,084.44 and 16,260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,870.61, 37,084.44 and 16,260.01 is: 22,440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,870.61 : 37,084.44 = 16,260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,870.61/37,084.44 = 16,260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,870.61x = 37,084.44 × 16,260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,870.61x = 602,993,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,993,365.24/26,870.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.63

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