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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.59, 37,229.63 and 16,925.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.59, 37,229.63 and 16,925.07 is: 23,341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.59 : 37,229.63 = 16,925.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.59/37,229.63 = 16,925.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.59x = 37,229.63 × 16,925.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.59x = 630,113,949.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,113,949.99/26,995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,341.36

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