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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.44, 36,255.96 and 16,841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.44, 36,255.96 and 16,841.02 is: 23,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.44 : 36,255.96 = 16,841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.44/36,255.96 = 16,841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.44x = 36,255.96 × 16,841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.44x = 610,587,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,587,347.48/26,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,240.60

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