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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.08, 37,220.70 and 16,905.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.08, 37,220.70 and 16,905.14 is: 23,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.08 : 37,220.70 = 16,905.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.08/37,220.70 = 16,905.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.08x = 37,220.70 × 16,905.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.08x = 629,221,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,221,144.40/26,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,332.07

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