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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.30, 36,095.67 and 16,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.30, 36,095.67 and 16,718.90 is: 23,077.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.30 : 36,095.67 = 16,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.30/36,095.67 = 16,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.30x = 36,095.67 × 16,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.30x = 603,479,897.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,479,897.16/26,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,077.36

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