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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,834.62, 37,031.91 and 16,768.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,834.62, 37,031.91 and 16,768.91 is: 23,141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,834.62 : 37,031.91 = 16,768.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,834.62/37,031.91 = 16,768.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,834.62x = 37,031.91 × 16,768.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,834.62x = 620,984,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,984,765.92/26,834.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,141.18

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