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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.91, 36,206.60 and 16,679.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.91, 36,206.60 and 16,679.69 is: 23,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.91 : 36,206.60 = 16,679.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.91/36,206.60 = 16,679.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.91x = 36,206.60 × 16,679.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.91x = 603,914,735.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,914,735.30/26,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,010.74

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