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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.57, 36,261.66 and 16,845.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.57, 36,261.66 and 16,845.13 is: 23,246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.57 : 36,261.66 = 16,845.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.57/36,261.66 = 16,845.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.57x = 36,261.66 × 16,845.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.57x = 610,832,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,832,111.18/26,276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,246.27

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