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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,829.63, 37,017.41 and 16,768.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,829.63, 37,017.41 and 16,768.32 is: 23,135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,829.63 : 37,017.41 = 16,768.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,829.63/37,017.41 = 16,768.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,829.63x = 37,017.41 × 16,768.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,829.63x = 620,719,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,719,553.79/26,829.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,135.60

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