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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.04, 37,069.08 and 16,786.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.04, 37,069.08 and 16,786.08 is: 23,173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.04 : 37,069.08 = 16,786.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.04/37,069.08 = 16,786.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.04x = 37,069.08 × 16,786.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.04x = 622,244,542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,244,542.41/26,852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,173.08

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