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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.71, 36,249.44 and 16,836.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.71, 36,249.44 and 16,836.27 is: 23,234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.71 : 36,249.44 = 16,836.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.71/36,249.44 = 16,836.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.71x = 36,249.44 × 16,836.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.71x = 610,305,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,305,177.94/26,267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.05

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