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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.79, 36,193.46 and 16,813.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.79, 36,193.46 and 16,813.11 is: 23,197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.79 : 36,193.46 = 16,813.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.79/36,193.46 = 16,813.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.79x = 36,193.46 × 16,813.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.79x = 608,524,540.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,524,540.20/26,231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,197.98

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