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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.76, 36,014.88 and 16,672.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.76, 36,014.88 and 16,672.32 is: 23,000.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.76 : 36,014.88 = 16,672.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.76/36,014.88 = 16,672.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.76x = 36,014.88 × 16,672.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.76x = 600,451,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,451,604.12/26,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,000.73

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