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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,832.62, 37,029.15 and 16,766.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,832.62, 37,029.15 and 16,766.91 is: 23,138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,832.62 : 37,029.15 = 16,766.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,832.62/37,029.15 = 16,766.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,832.62x = 37,029.15 × 16,766.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,832.62x = 620,864,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,864,425.43/26,832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,138.42

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