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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.91, 36,966.56 and 16,734.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.91, 36,966.56 and 16,734.28 is: 23,078.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.91 : 36,966.56 = 16,734.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.91/36,966.56 = 16,734.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.91x = 36,966.56 × 16,734.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.91x = 618,608,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,608,765.68/26,804.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,078.19

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