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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,979.96, 37,235.12 and 16,228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,979.96, 37,235.12 and 16,228.29 is: 22,396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,979.96 : 37,235.12 = 16,228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,979.96/37,235.12 = 16,228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,979.96x = 37,235.12 × 16,228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,979.96x = 604,262,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,262,244.40/26,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,396.71

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