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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,979.65, 37,255.42 and 16,925.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,979.65, 37,255.42 and 16,925.37 is: 23,371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,979.65 : 37,255.42 = 16,925.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,979.65/37,255.42 = 16,925.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,979.65x = 37,255.42 × 16,925.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,979.65x = 630,561,497.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,561,497.10/26,979.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,371.75

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