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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277, 36,262.26 and 16,858.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277, 36,262.26 and 16,858.32 is: 23,264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277 : 36,262.26 = 16,858.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277/36,262.26 = 16,858.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277x = 36,262.26 × 16,858.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277x = 611,320,783.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,320,783.00/26,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,264.48

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