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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,970.19, 37,221.64 and 16,218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,970.19, 37,221.64 and 16,218.59 is: 22,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,970.19 : 37,221.64 = 16,218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,970.19/37,221.64 = 16,218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,970.19x = 37,221.64 × 16,218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,970.19x = 603,682,291.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,682,291.63/26,970.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,383.32

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