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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.60, 36,163.65 and 16,652.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.60, 36,163.65 and 16,652.50 is: 22,976.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.60 : 36,163.65 = 16,652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.60/36,163.65 = 16,652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.60x = 36,163.65 × 16,652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.60x = 602,215,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,215,181.63/26,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,976.89

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