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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,281.50, 36,268.47 and 16,862.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,281.50, 36,268.47 and 16,862.82 is: 23,270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,281.50 : 36,268.47 = 16,862.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,281.50/36,268.47 = 16,862.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,281.50x = 36,268.47 × 16,862.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,281.50x = 611,588,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,588,681.29/26,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,270.69

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