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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.60, 36,205.83 and 16,676.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.60, 36,205.83 and 16,676.09 is: 23,021.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.60 : 36,205.83 = 16,676.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.60/36,205.83 = 16,676.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.60x = 36,205.83 × 16,676.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.60x = 603,771,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,771,770.12/26,226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,021.35

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