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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,910.06, 37,125.85 and 16,834.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,910.06, 37,125.85 and 16,834.68 is: 23,225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,910.06 : 37,125.85 = 16,834.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,910.06/37,125.85 = 16,834.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,910.06x = 37,125.85 × 16,834.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,910.06x = 625,001,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,001,804.48/26,910.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,225.58

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