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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,760.51, 36,946.52 and 16,703.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,760.51, 36,946.52 and 16,703.73 is: 23,061.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,760.51 : 36,946.52 = 16,703.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,760.51/36,946.52 = 16,703.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,760.51x = 36,946.52 × 16,703.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,760.51x = 617,144,468.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,144,468.30/26,760.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,061.76

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