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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.58, 36,250.95 and 16,702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.58, 36,250.95 and 16,702.62 is: 23,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.58 : 36,250.95 = 16,702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.58/36,250.95 = 16,702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.58x = 36,250.95 × 16,702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.58x = 605,485,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,485,842.49/26,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,053.32

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