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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.15, 36,962.77 and 16,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.15, 36,962.77 and 16,731.52 is: 23,074.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.15 : 36,962.77 = 16,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.15/36,962.77 = 16,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.15x = 36,962.77 × 16,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.15x = 618,443,325.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,443,325.51/26,802.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.39

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