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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.61, 36,187.43 and 16,807.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.61, 36,187.43 and 16,807.05 is: 23,180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.61 : 36,187.43 = 16,807.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.61/36,187.43 = 16,807.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.61x = 36,187.43 × 16,807.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.61x = 608,203,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,203,861.35/26,237.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,180.61

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