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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.64, 36,960.44 and 16,700.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.64, 36,960.44 and 16,700.12 is: 23,050.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.64 : 36,960.44 = 16,700.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.64/36,960.44 = 16,700.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.64x = 36,960.44 × 16,700.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.64x = 617,243,783.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,243,783.25/26,777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,050.72

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