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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.20, 37,269.34 and 16,936.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.20, 37,269.34 and 16,936.44 is: 23,383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.20 : 37,269.34 = 16,936.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.20/37,269.34 = 16,936.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.20x = 37,269.34 × 16,936.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.20x = 631,209,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,209,940.75/26,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,383.17

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