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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.84, 37,069.32 and 16,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.84, 37,069.32 and 16,791.52 is: 23,183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.84 : 37,069.32 = 16,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.84/37,069.32 = 16,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.84x = 37,069.32 × 16,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.84x = 622,450,228.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,450,228.17/26,848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,183.51

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