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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.91, 36,209.35 and 16,681.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.91, 36,209.35 and 16,681.69 is: 23,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.91 : 36,209.35 = 16,681.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.91/36,209.35 = 16,681.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.91x = 36,209.35 × 16,681.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.91x = 604,033,151.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,033,151.80/26,246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,013.50

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