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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,959.68, 37,207.92 and 16,349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,959.68, 37,207.92 and 16,349.28 is: 22,564.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,959.68 : 37,207.92 = 16,349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,959.68/37,207.92 = 16,349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,959.68x = 37,207.92 × 16,349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,959.68x = 608,322,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,322,702.30/26,959.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,564.17

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