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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,893.22, 37,102.46 and 16,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,893.22, 37,102.46 and 16,679.52 is: 23,011.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,893.22 : 37,102.46 = 16,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,893.22/37,102.46 = 16,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,893.22x = 37,102.46 × 16,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,893.22x = 618,851,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,851,140.22/26,893.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,011.42

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