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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,255.61, 36,212.26 and 16,825.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,255.61, 36,212.26 and 16,825.05 is: 23,205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,255.61 : 36,212.26 = 16,825.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,255.61/36,212.26 = 16,825.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,255.61x = 36,212.26 × 16,825.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,255.61x = 609,273,085.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,273,085.11/26,255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,205.44

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