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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.28, 36,252.96 and 16,838.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.28, 36,252.96 and 16,838.82 is: 23,237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.28 : 36,252.96 = 16,838.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.28/36,252.96 = 16,838.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.28x = 36,252.96 × 16,838.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.28x = 610,457,067.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,457,067.91/26,270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,237.55

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