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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.20, 37,230.49 and 16,925.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.20, 37,230.49 and 16,925.74 is: 23,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.20 : 37,230.49 = 16,925.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.20/37,230.49 = 16,925.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.20x = 37,230.49 × 16,925.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.20x = 630,153,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,153,593.81/26,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,342.31

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