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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,780.50, 36,941.70 and 16,704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,780.50, 36,941.70 and 16,704.10 is: 23,042.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,780.50 : 36,941.70 = 16,704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,780.50/36,941.70 = 16,704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,780.50x = 36,941.70 × 16,704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,780.50x = 617,077,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,077,850.97/26,780.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.06

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