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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.23, 37,236.41 and 16,916.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.23, 37,236.41 and 16,916.45 is: 23,337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.23 : 37,236.41 = 16,916.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.23/37,236.41 = 16,916.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.23x = 37,236.41 × 16,916.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.23x = 629,907,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,907,660.62/26,991.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,337.50

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