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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.98, 36,268.55 and 16,721.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.98, 36,268.55 and 16,721.48 is: 23,084.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.98 : 36,268.55 = 16,721.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.98/36,268.55 = 16,721.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.98x = 36,268.55 × 16,721.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.98x = 606,463,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,463,568.50/26,271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,084.05

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