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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.66, 36,106.59 and 16,757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.66, 36,106.59 and 16,757.56 is: 23,127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.66 : 36,106.59 = 16,757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.66/36,106.59 = 16,757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.66x = 36,106.59 × 16,757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.66x = 605,058,348.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,058,348.32/26,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,127.67

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