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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,870.74, 37,084.64 and 16,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,870.74, 37,084.64 and 16,266.22 is: 22,449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,870.74 : 37,084.64 = 16,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,870.74/37,084.64 = 16,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,870.74x = 37,084.64 × 16,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,870.74x = 603,226,738.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,226,738.82/26,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.21

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