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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,781.82, 36,954.57 and 16,708.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,781.82, 36,954.57 and 16,708.66 is: 23,055.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,781.82 : 36,954.57 = 16,708.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,781.82/36,954.57 = 16,708.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,781.82x = 36,954.57 × 16,708.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,781.82x = 617,461,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,461,345.58/26,781.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,055.24

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