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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,909.76, 37,124.64 and 16,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,909.76, 37,124.64 and 16,968 is: 23,409.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,909.76 : 37,124.64 = 16,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,909.76/37,124.64 = 16,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,909.76x = 37,124.64 × 16,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,909.76x = 629,930,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,930,891.52/26,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,409.01

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