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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,180.28, 36,095.31 and 16,965.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,180.28, 36,095.31 and 16,965.54 is: 23,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,180.28 : 36,095.31 = 16,965.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,180.28/36,095.31 = 16,965.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,180.28x = 36,095.31 × 16,965.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,180.28x = 612,376,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,376,425.62/26,180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,390.75

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