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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.20, 36,997.20 and 16,756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.20, 36,997.20 and 16,756.48 is: 23,108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.20 : 36,997.20 = 16,756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.20/36,997.20 = 16,756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.20x = 36,997.20 × 16,756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.20x = 619,942,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,942,841.86/26,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,108.74

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