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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,974.54, 37,218.54 and 16,363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,974.54, 37,218.54 and 16,363.90 is: 22,578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,974.54 : 37,218.54 = 16,363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,974.54/37,218.54 = 16,363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,974.54x = 37,218.54 × 16,363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,974.54x = 609,040,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,040,466.71/26,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,578.34

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