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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,940.68, 37,167.91 and 16,326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,940.68, 37,167.91 and 16,326.44 is: 22,524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,940.68 : 37,167.91 = 16,326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,940.68/37,167.91 = 16,326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,940.68x = 37,167.91 × 16,326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,940.68x = 606,819,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,819,425.88/26,940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,524.28

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