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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.32, 36,955.26 and 16,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.32, 36,955.26 and 16,709.16 is: 23,055.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.32 : 36,955.26 = 16,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.32/36,955.26 = 16,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.32x = 36,955.26 × 16,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.32x = 617,491,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,491,352.18/26,782.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,055.93

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