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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.65, 36,223.45 and 16,682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.65, 36,223.45 and 16,682.66 is: 23,025.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.65 : 36,223.45 = 16,682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.65/36,223.45 = 16,682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.65x = 36,223.45 × 16,682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.65x = 604,303,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,303,500.38/26,244.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,025.78

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