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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.60, 36,211.10 and 16,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.60, 36,211.10 and 16,803.76 is: 23,178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.60 : 36,211.10 = 16,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.60/36,211.10 = 16,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.60x = 36,211.10 × 16,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.60x = 608,482,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,482,633.74/26,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,178.88

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