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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.53, 36,964.66 and 16,732.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.53, 36,964.66 and 16,732.90 is: 23,076.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.53 : 36,964.66 = 16,732.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.53/36,964.66 = 16,732.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.53x = 36,964.66 × 16,732.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.53x = 618,525,959.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,525,959.31/26,803.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,076.29

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