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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.48, 37,229.42 and 16,924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.48, 37,229.42 and 16,924.92 is: 23,341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.48 : 37,229.42 = 16,924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.48/37,229.42 = 16,924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.48x = 37,229.42 × 16,924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.48x = 630,104,955.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,104,955.15/26,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,341.13

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