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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,976.84, 37,217.34 and 16,362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,976.84, 37,217.34 and 16,362.60 is: 22,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,976.84 : 37,217.34 = 16,362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,976.84/37,217.34 = 16,362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,976.84x = 37,217.34 × 16,362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,976.84x = 608,972,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,972,447.48/26,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,573.90

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