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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.50, 36,247.77 and 16,835.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.50, 36,247.77 and 16,835.07 is: 23,232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.50 : 36,247.77 = 16,835.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.50/36,247.77 = 16,835.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.50x = 36,247.77 × 16,835.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.50x = 610,233,745.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,233,745.29/26,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,232.40

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