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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.61, 37,225.85 and 16,360.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.61, 37,225.85 and 16,360.53 is: 22,579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.61 : 37,225.85 = 16,360.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.61/37,225.85 = 16,360.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.61x = 37,225.85 × 16,360.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.61x = 609,034,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,034,553.90/26,972.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,579.74

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