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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.54, 37,218.60 and 16,359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.54, 37,218.60 and 16,359.48 is: 22,588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.54 : 37,218.60 = 16,359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.54/37,218.60 = 16,359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.54x = 37,218.60 × 16,359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.54x = 608,876,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,876,942.33/26,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,588.19

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