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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,801.72, 36,974.24 and 16,732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,801.72, 36,974.24 and 16,732.64 is: 23,083.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,801.72 : 36,974.24 = 16,732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,801.72/36,974.24 = 16,732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,801.72x = 36,974.24 × 16,732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,801.72x = 618,676,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,676,378.66/26,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,083.46

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