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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,819.44, 37,018 and 16,741.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,819.44, 37,018 and 16,741.81 is: 23,108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,819.44 : 37,018 = 16,741.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,819.44/37,018 = 16,741.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,819.44x = 37,018 × 16,741.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,819.44x = 619,748,322.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,748,322.58/26,819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,108.18

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