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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.79, 36,221.06 and 16,833.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.79, 36,221.06 and 16,833.11 is: 23,225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.79 : 36,221.06 = 16,833.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.79/36,221.06 = 16,833.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.79x = 36,221.06 × 16,833.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.79x = 609,713,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,713,003.13/26,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,225.58

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