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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.52, 37,201.60 and 16,345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.52, 37,201.60 and 16,345.60 is: 22,558.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.52 : 37,201.60 = 16,345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.52/37,201.60 = 16,345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.52x = 37,201.60 × 16,345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.52x = 608,082,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,082,472.96/26,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,558.74

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