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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.48, 36,237.44 and 16,697.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.48, 36,237.44 and 16,697.29 is: 23,044.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.48 : 36,237.44 = 16,697.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.48/36,237.44 = 16,697.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.48x = 36,237.44 × 16,697.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.48x = 605,067,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,067,044.54/26,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,044.48

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