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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,832.06, 37,028.39 and 16,766.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,832.06, 37,028.39 and 16,766.33 is: 23,137.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,832.06 : 37,028.39 = 16,766.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,832.06/37,028.39 = 16,766.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,832.06x = 37,028.39 × 16,766.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,832.06x = 620,829,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,829,937.14/26,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,137.62

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