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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.48, 36,266.48 and 16,719.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.48, 36,266.48 and 16,719.98 is: 23,081.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.48 : 36,266.48 = 16,719.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.48/36,266.48 = 16,719.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.48x = 36,266.48 × 16,719.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.48x = 606,374,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,374,555.34/26,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,081.98

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