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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.03, 36,966.73 and 16,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.03, 36,966.73 and 16,734.40 is: 23,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.03 : 36,966.73 = 16,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.03/36,966.73 = 16,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.03x = 36,966.73 × 16,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.03x = 618,616,046.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,616,046.51/26,805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,078.36

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