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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,992.36, 37,244.10 and 16,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,992.36, 37,244.10 and 16,382.44 is: 22,604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,992.36 : 37,244.10 = 16,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,992.36/37,244.10 = 16,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,992.36x = 37,244.10 × 16,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,992.36x = 610,149,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,149,233.60/26,992.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,604.52

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