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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.18, 36,984.54 and 16,740.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.18, 36,984.54 and 16,740.14 is: 23,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.18 : 36,984.54 = 16,740.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.18/36,984.54 = 16,740.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.18x = 36,984.54 × 16,740.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.18x = 619,126,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,126,377.44/26,809.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,093.82

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