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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,873.69, 37,075.86 and 16,259.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,873.69, 37,075.86 and 16,259.45 is: 22,432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,873.69 : 37,075.86 = 16,259.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,873.69/37,075.86 = 16,259.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,873.69x = 37,075.86 × 16,259.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,873.69x = 602,832,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,832,906.50/26,873.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.09

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