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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.52, 36,949.96 and 16,710.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.52, 36,949.96 and 16,710.12 is: 23,050.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.52 : 36,949.96 = 16,710.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.52/36,949.96 = 16,710.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.52x = 36,949.96 × 16,710.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.52x = 617,438,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,438,265.60/26,786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,050.34

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