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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,955.48, 37,197.71 and 16,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,955.48, 37,197.71 and 16,889.36 is: 23,306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,955.48 : 37,197.71 = 16,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,955.48/37,197.71 = 16,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,955.48x = 37,197.71 × 16,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,955.48x = 628,245,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,245,314.68/26,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,306.78

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