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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.98, 37,066.44 and 16,784.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.98, 37,066.44 and 16,784.02 is: 23,170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.98 : 37,066.44 = 16,784.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.98/37,066.44 = 16,784.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.98x = 37,066.44 × 16,784.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.98x = 622,123,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,123,870.29/26,849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,170.37

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