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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.31, 36,251.66 and 16,837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.31, 36,251.66 and 16,837.88 is: 23,236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.31 : 36,251.66 = 16,837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.31/36,251.66 = 16,837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.31x = 36,251.66 × 16,837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.31x = 610,400,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,400,961.72/26,269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,236.27

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