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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,909.40, 37,114.74 and 16,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,909.40, 37,114.74 and 16,285.80 is: 22,462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,909.40 : 37,114.74 = 16,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,909.40/37,114.74 = 16,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,909.40x = 37,114.74 × 16,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,909.40x = 604,443,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,443,232.69/26,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.16

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