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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,816.91, 36,997.76 and 16,741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,816.91, 36,997.76 and 16,741.52 is: 23,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,816.91 : 36,997.76 = 16,741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,816.91/36,997.76 = 16,741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,816.91x = 36,997.76 × 16,741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,816.91x = 619,398,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,398,734.60/26,816.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,097.32

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