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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.41, 36,092.79 and 16,601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.41, 36,092.79 and 16,601.68 is: 22,913.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.41 : 36,092.79 = 16,601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.41/36,092.79 = 16,601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.41x = 36,092.79 × 16,601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.41x = 599,200,949.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,200,949.89/26,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,913.64

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