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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.05, 37,013.10 and 16,749.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.05, 37,013.10 and 16,749.67 is: 23,129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.05 : 37,013.10 = 16,749.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.05/37,013.10 = 16,749.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.05x = 37,013.10 × 16,749.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.05x = 619,957,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,957,210.68/26,804.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,129.24

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