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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.54, 37,219.92 and 16,364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.54, 37,219.92 and 16,364.90 is: 22,579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.54 : 37,219.92 = 16,364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.54/37,219.92 = 16,364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.54x = 37,219.92 × 16,364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.54x = 609,100,268.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,100,268.81/26,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,579.72

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