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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,835.63, 37,033.29 and 16,764.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,835.63, 37,033.29 and 16,764.18 is: 23,134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,835.63 : 37,033.29 = 16,764.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,835.63/37,033.29 = 16,764.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,835.63x = 37,033.29 × 16,764.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,835.63x = 620,832,739.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,832,739.55/26,835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,134.64

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