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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,829.53, 37,005.51 and 16,617.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,829.53, 37,005.51 and 16,617.25 is: 22,919.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,829.53 : 37,005.51 = 16,617.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,829.53/37,005.51 = 16,617.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,829.53x = 37,005.51 × 16,617.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,829.53x = 614,929,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,929,826.15/26,829.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,919.89

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