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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,178.28, 36,106.65 and 16,609.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,178.28, 36,106.65 and 16,609.93 is: 22,909.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,178.28 : 36,106.65 = 16,609.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,178.28/36,106.65 = 16,609.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,178.28x = 36,106.65 × 16,609.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,178.28x = 599,728,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,728,838.77/26,178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,909.41

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