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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.35, 36,016.62 and 16,679.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.35, 36,016.62 and 16,679.43 is: 23,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.35 : 36,016.62 = 16,679.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.35/36,016.62 = 16,679.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.35x = 36,016.62 × 16,679.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.35x = 600,736,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,736,608.73/26,105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,012.01

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