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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,920.54, 37,170.36 and 16,324.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,920.54, 37,170.36 and 16,324.53 is: 22,539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,920.54 : 37,170.36 = 16,324.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,920.54/37,170.36 = 16,324.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,920.54x = 37,170.36 × 16,324.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,920.54x = 606,788,656.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,788,656.93/26,920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,539.99

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