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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.04, 37,031.88 and 16,759.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.04, 37,031.88 and 16,759.08 is: 23,135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.04 : 37,031.88 = 16,759.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.04/37,031.88 = 16,759.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.04x = 37,031.88 × 16,759.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.04x = 620,620,239.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,620,239.47/26,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,135.86

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