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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.07, 36,260.97 and 16,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.07, 36,260.97 and 16,844.66 is: 23,245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.07 : 36,260.97 = 16,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.07/36,260.97 = 16,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.07x = 36,260.97 × 16,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.07x = 610,803,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,803,529.62/26,276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.62

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