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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,181.18, 36,114.93 and 16,603.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,181.18, 36,114.93 and 16,603.74 is: 22,903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,181.18 : 36,114.93 = 16,603.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,181.18/36,114.93 = 16,603.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,181.18x = 36,114.93 × 16,603.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,181.18x = 599,642,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,642,907.84/26,181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,903.59

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