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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.04, 36,145.56 and 16,757.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.04, 36,145.56 and 16,757.28 is: 23,128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.04 : 36,145.56 = 16,757.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.04/36,145.56 = 16,757.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.04x = 36,145.56 × 16,757.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.04x = 605,701,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,701,269.68/26,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,128.04

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