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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.52, 36,951.34 and 16,711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.52, 36,951.34 and 16,711.12 is: 23,051.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.52 : 36,951.34 = 16,711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.52/36,951.34 = 16,711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.52x = 36,951.34 × 16,711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.52x = 617,498,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,498,276.90/26,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,051.72

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