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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,815.53, 37,028.94 and 16,761.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,815.53, 37,028.94 and 16,761.15 is: 23,145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,815.53 : 37,028.94 = 16,761.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,815.53/37,028.94 = 16,761.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,815.53x = 37,028.94 × 16,761.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,815.53x = 620,647,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,647,617.68/26,815.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,145.08

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