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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,949.09, 37,186.93 and 16,599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,949.09, 37,186.93 and 16,599.20 is: 22,905.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,949.09 : 37,186.93 = 16,599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,949.09/37,186.93 = 16,599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,949.09x = 37,186.93 × 16,599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,949.09x = 617,273,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,273,288.46/26,949.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,905.16

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