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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.36, 37,070.78 and 16,667.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.36, 37,070.78 and 16,667.56 is: 22,997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.36 : 37,070.78 = 16,667.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.36/37,070.78 = 16,667.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.36x = 37,070.78 × 16,667.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.36x = 617,879,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,879,500.90/26,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.41

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