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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,979.60, 37,255.35 and 16,925.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,979.60, 37,255.35 and 16,925.32 is: 23,371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,979.60 : 37,255.35 = 16,925.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,979.60/37,255.35 = 16,925.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,979.60x = 37,255.35 × 16,925.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,979.60x = 630,558,720.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,558,720.46/26,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,371.69

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