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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,829.46, 37,017.15 and 16,768.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,829.46, 37,017.15 and 16,768.12 is: 23,135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,829.46 : 37,017.15 = 16,768.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,829.46/37,017.15 = 16,768.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,829.46x = 37,017.15 × 16,768.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,829.46x = 620,707,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,707,929.42/26,829.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,135.32

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