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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.58, 37,278.18 and 16,941.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.58, 37,278.18 and 16,941.78 is: 23,394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.58 : 37,278.18 = 16,941.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.58/37,278.18 = 16,941.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.58x = 37,278.18 × 16,941.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.58x = 631,558,724.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,558,724.36/26,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,394.03

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