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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.34, 37,202.76 and 16,352.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.34, 37,202.76 and 16,352.10 is: 22,559.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.34 : 37,202.76 = 16,352.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.34/37,202.76 = 16,352.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.34x = 37,202.76 × 16,352.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.34x = 608,343,251.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,343,251.80/26,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,559.36

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