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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.41, 36,965.88 and 16,733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.41, 36,965.88 and 16,733.78 is: 23,077.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.41 : 36,965.88 = 16,733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.41/36,965.88 = 16,733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.41x = 36,965.88 × 16,733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.41x = 618,578,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,578,903.43/26,804.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,077.50

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