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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,982.52, 37,259.39 and 16,928.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,982.52, 37,259.39 and 16,928.26 is: 23,375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,982.52 : 37,259.39 = 16,928.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,982.52/37,259.39 = 16,928.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,982.52x = 37,259.39 × 16,928.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,982.52x = 630,736,590.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,736,590.53/26,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,375.75

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