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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.65, 36,253.48 and 16,839.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.65, 36,253.48 and 16,839.21 is: 23,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.65 : 36,253.48 = 16,839.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.65/36,253.48 = 16,839.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.65x = 36,253.48 × 16,839.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.65x = 610,479,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,479,962.95/26,270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,238.10

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