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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.73, 36,967.69 and 16,735.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.73, 36,967.69 and 16,735.09 is: 23,079.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.73 : 36,967.69 = 16,735.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.73/36,967.69 = 16,735.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.73x = 36,967.69 × 16,735.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.73x = 618,657,619.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,657,619.24/26,805.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,079.31

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