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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,611.77, 36,726.99 and 16,927.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,611.77, 36,726.99 and 16,927.95 is: 23,362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,611.77 : 36,726.99 = 16,927.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,611.77/36,726.99 = 16,927.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,611.77x = 36,726.99 × 16,927.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,611.77x = 621,712,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,712,650.37/26,611.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,362.32

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