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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.13, 36,267.99 and 16,849.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.13, 36,267.99 and 16,849.69 is: 23,252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.13 : 36,267.99 = 16,849.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.13/36,267.99 = 16,849.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.13x = 36,267.99 × 16,849.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.13x = 611,104,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,104,234.57/26,281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.59

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