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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.20, 37,267.96 and 16,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.20, 37,267.96 and 16,935.44 is: 23,381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.20 : 37,267.96 = 16,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.20/37,267.96 = 16,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.20x = 37,267.96 × 16,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.20x = 631,149,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,149,300.50/26,993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,381.79

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