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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.80, 37,259.39 and 16,934.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.80, 37,259.39 and 16,934.13 is: 23,368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.80 : 37,259.39 = 16,934.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.80/37,259.39 = 16,934.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.80x = 37,259.39 × 16,934.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.80x = 630,955,396.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,955,396.32/26,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,368.89

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