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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.30, 36,097.05 and 16,719.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.30, 36,097.05 and 16,719.90 is: 23,078.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.30 : 36,097.05 = 16,719.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.30/36,097.05 = 16,719.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.30x = 36,097.05 × 16,719.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.30x = 603,539,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,539,066.30/26,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,078.74

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