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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.52, 36,907.38 and 16,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.52, 36,907.38 and 16,671.60 is: 23,009.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.52 : 36,907.38 = 16,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.52/36,907.38 = 16,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.52x = 36,907.38 × 16,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.52x = 615,305,076.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,305,076.41/26,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,009.35

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