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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,833.01, 37,022.06 and 16,771.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,833.01, 37,022.06 and 16,771.69 is: 23,140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,833.01 : 37,022.06 = 16,771.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,833.01/37,022.06 = 16,771.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,833.01x = 37,022.06 × 16,771.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,833.01x = 620,922,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,922,601.69/26,833.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,140.26

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