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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.97, 36,963.89 and 16,732.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.97, 36,963.89 and 16,732.34 is: 23,075.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.97 : 36,963.89 = 16,732.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.97/36,963.89 = 16,732.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.97x = 36,963.89 × 16,732.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.97x = 618,492,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,492,312.46/26,802.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,075.52

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