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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,895.22, 37,105.21 and 16,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,895.22, 37,105.21 and 16,681.52 is: 23,014.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,895.22 : 37,105.21 = 16,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,895.22/37,105.21 = 16,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,895.22x = 37,105.21 × 16,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,895.22x = 618,971,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,971,302.72/26,895.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,014.18

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