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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.29, 36,240.92 and 16,695.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.29, 36,240.92 and 16,695.33 is: 23,043.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.29 : 36,240.92 = 16,695.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.29/36,240.92 = 16,695.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.29x = 36,240.92 × 16,695.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.29x = 605,054,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,054,118.90/26,257.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,043.28

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