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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.71, 36,256.34 and 16,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.71, 36,256.34 and 16,841.28 is: 23,240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.71 : 36,256.34 = 16,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.71/36,256.34 = 16,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.71x = 36,256.34 × 16,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.71x = 610,603,034.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,603,034.54/26,272.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,240.96

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