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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.28, 37,252.52 and 16,386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.28, 37,252.52 and 16,386.92 is: 22,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.28 : 37,252.52 = 16,386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.28/37,252.52 = 16,386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.28x = 37,252.52 × 16,386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.28x = 610,454,065.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,454,065.04/26,999.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,610.01

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