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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.51, 36,127.54 and 16,744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.51, 36,127.54 and 16,744.54 is: 23,115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.51 : 36,127.54 = 16,744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.51/36,127.54 = 16,744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.51x = 36,127.54 × 16,744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.51x = 604,939,038.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,939,038.63/26,170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,115.29

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