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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,821.16, 36,988.98 and 16,750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,821.16, 36,988.98 and 16,750.52 is: 23,100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,821.16 : 36,988.98 = 16,750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,821.16/36,988.98 = 16,750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,821.16x = 36,988.98 × 16,750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,821.16x = 619,584,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,584,649.27/26,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,100.59

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