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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,780.32, 36,952.50 and 16,707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,780.32, 36,952.50 and 16,707.16 is: 23,053.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,780.32 : 36,952.50 = 16,707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,780.32/36,952.50 = 16,707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,780.32x = 36,952.50 × 16,707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,780.32x = 617,371,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,371,329.90/26,780.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,053.17

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