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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,828.68, 37,023.72 and 16,762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,828.68, 37,023.72 and 16,762.96 is: 23,132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,828.68 : 37,023.72 = 16,762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,828.68/37,023.72 = 16,762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,828.68x = 37,023.72 × 16,762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,828.68x = 620,627,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,627,215.12/26,828.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,132.98

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