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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.04, 36,968.12 and 16,735.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.04, 36,968.12 and 16,735.41 is: 23,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.04 : 36,968.12 = 16,735.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.04/36,968.12 = 16,735.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.04x = 36,968.12 × 16,735.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.04x = 618,676,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,676,561.45/26,806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,079.75

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