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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.91, 36,965.19 and 16,733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.91, 36,965.19 and 16,733.28 is: 23,076.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.91 : 36,965.19 = 16,733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.91/36,965.19 = 16,733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.91x = 36,965.19 × 16,733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.91x = 618,548,790.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,548,790.86/26,803.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,076.82

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