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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.35, 36,965.79 and 16,733.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.35, 36,965.79 and 16,733.72 is: 23,077.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.35 : 36,965.79 = 16,733.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.35/36,965.79 = 16,733.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.35x = 36,965.79 × 16,733.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.35x = 618,574,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,574,994.61/26,804.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,077.42

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