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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.36, 37,225.50 and 16,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.36, 37,225.50 and 16,360.28 is: 22,579.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.36 : 37,225.50 = 16,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.36/37,225.50 = 16,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.36x = 37,225.50 × 16,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.36x = 609,019,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,019,603.14/26,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,579.40

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