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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.93, 37,210.25 and 16,210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.93, 37,210.25 and 16,210.32 is: 22,371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.93 : 37,210.25 = 16,210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.93/37,210.25 = 16,210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.93x = 37,210.25 × 16,210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.93x = 603,190,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,190,059.78/26,961.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,371.92

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