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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,666.93, 54,991.58 and 16,926.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,666.93, 54,991.58 and 16,926.53 is: 25,385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,666.93 : 54,991.58 = 16,926.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,666.93/54,991.58 = 16,926.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,666.93x = 54,991.58 × 16,926.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,666.93x = 930,816,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,816,395.98/36,666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,385.72

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