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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,780.82, 36,953.19 and 16,707.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,780.82, 36,953.19 and 16,707.66 is: 23,053.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,780.82 : 36,953.19 = 16,707.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,780.82/36,953.19 = 16,707.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,780.82x = 36,953.19 × 16,707.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,780.82x = 617,401,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,401,334.44/26,780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,053.86

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