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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,190.04, 36,146.94 and 16,758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,190.04, 36,146.94 and 16,758.28 is: 23,129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,190.04 : 36,146.94 = 16,758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,190.04/36,146.94 = 16,758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,190.04x = 36,146.94 × 16,758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,190.04x = 605,760,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,760,541.66/26,190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,129.42

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