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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,261.83, 36,247.17 and 16,699.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,261.83, 36,247.17 and 16,699.78 is: 23,049.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,261.83 : 36,247.17 = 16,699.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,261.83/36,247.17 = 16,699.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,261.83x = 36,247.17 × 16,699.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,261.83x = 605,319,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,319,764.62/26,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,049.41

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