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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.33, 36,057 and 16,690.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.33, 36,057 and 16,690.87 is: 23,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.33 : 36,057 = 16,690.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.33/36,057 = 16,690.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.33x = 36,057 × 16,690.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.33x = 601,822,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,822,699.59/26,122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,038.63

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