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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.20, 36,251.51 and 16,837.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.20, 36,251.51 and 16,837.77 is: 23,236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.20 : 36,251.51 = 16,837.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.20/36,251.51 = 16,837.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.20x = 36,251.51 × 16,837.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.20x = 610,394,587.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,394,587.53/26,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,236.13

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