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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.81, 36,194.53 and 16,661.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.81, 36,194.53 and 16,661.31 is: 22,983.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.81 : 36,194.53 = 16,661.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.81/36,194.53 = 16,661.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.81x = 36,194.53 × 16,661.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.81x = 603,048,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,048,284.63/26,237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,983.94

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