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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,968.63, 37,215.85 and 16,902.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,968.63, 37,215.85 and 16,902.50 is: 23,324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,968.63 : 37,215.85 = 16,902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,968.63/37,215.85 = 16,902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,968.63x = 37,215.85 × 16,902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,968.63x = 629,040,904.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,040,904.63/26,968.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,324.91

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