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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.05, 36,102.24 and 16,606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.05, 36,102.24 and 16,606.70 is: 22,904.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.05 : 36,102.24 = 16,606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.05/36,102.24 = 16,606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.05x = 36,102.24 × 16,606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.05x = 599,539,069.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,539,069.01/26,175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,904.98

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