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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.14, 37,210.53 and 16,210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.14, 37,210.53 and 16,210.53 is: 22,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.14 : 37,210.53 = 16,210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.14/37,210.53 = 16,210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.14x = 37,210.53 × 16,210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.14x = 603,202,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,202,360.38/26,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.20

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