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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,838.54, 37,029.66 and 16,777.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,838.54, 37,029.66 and 16,777.21 is: 23,147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,838.54 : 37,029.66 = 16,777.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,838.54/37,029.66 = 16,777.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,838.54x = 37,029.66 × 16,777.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,838.54x = 621,254,382.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,254,382.05/26,838.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,147.85

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