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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,938.61, 37,178.67 and 16,326.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,938.61, 37,178.67 and 16,326.89 is: 22,533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,938.61 : 37,178.67 = 16,326.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,938.61/37,178.67 = 16,326.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,938.61x = 37,178.67 × 16,326.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,938.61x = 607,011,787.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,011,787.91/26,938.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,533.16

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