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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.33, 36,881.25 and 16,650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.33, 36,881.25 and 16,650.74 is: 22,985.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.33 : 36,881.25 = 16,650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.33/36,881.25 = 16,650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.33x = 36,881.25 × 16,650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.33x = 614,100,104.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,100,104.63/26,717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.09

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