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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.83, 36,233.37 and 16,689.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.83, 36,233.37 and 16,689.78 is: 23,035.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.83 : 36,233.37 = 16,689.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.83/36,233.37 = 16,689.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.83x = 36,233.37 × 16,689.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.83x = 604,726,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,726,973.96/26,251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,035.61

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