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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.06, 36,252.69 and 16,838.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.06, 36,252.69 and 16,838.65 is: 23,237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.06 : 36,252.69 = 16,838.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.06/36,252.69 = 16,838.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.06x = 36,252.69 × 16,838.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.06x = 610,446,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,446,267.84/26,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,237.34

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