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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,998.74, 37,256.49 and 16,926.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,998.74, 37,256.49 and 16,926.75 is: 23,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,998.74 : 37,256.49 = 16,926.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,998.74/37,256.49 = 16,926.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,998.74x = 37,256.49 × 16,926.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,998.74x = 630,631,292.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,631,292.11/26,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,357.80

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