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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.56, 36,105.48 and 16,722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.56, 36,105.48 and 16,722.72 is: 23,071.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.56 : 36,105.48 = 16,722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.56/36,105.48 = 16,722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.56x = 36,105.48 × 16,722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.56x = 603,781,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,781,832.51/26,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,071.03

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