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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.66, 36,991.05 and 16,752.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.66, 36,991.05 and 16,752.02 is: 23,102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.66 : 36,991.05 = 16,752.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.66/36,991.05 = 16,752.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.66x = 36,991.05 × 16,752.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.66x = 619,674,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,674,809.42/26,822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,102.66

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