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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,822.71, 37,013.62 and 16,750.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,822.71, 37,013.62 and 16,750.55 is: 23,114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,822.71 : 37,013.62 = 16,750.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,822.71/37,013.62 = 16,750.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,822.71x = 37,013.62 × 16,750.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,822.71x = 619,998,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,998,543.15/26,822.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,114.69

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