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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.16, 36,986.22 and 16,748.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.16, 36,986.22 and 16,748.52 is: 23,097.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.16 : 36,986.22 = 16,748.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.16/36,986.22 = 16,748.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.16x = 36,986.22 × 16,748.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.16x = 619,464,445.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,464,445.39/26,819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,097.83

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