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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,850.98, 37,067.82 and 16,785.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,850.98, 37,067.82 and 16,785.02 is: 23,171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,850.98 : 37,067.82 = 16,785.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,850.98/37,067.82 = 16,785.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,850.98x = 37,067.82 × 16,785.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,850.98x = 622,184,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,184,100.06/26,850.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,171.75

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