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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.10, 36,264.12 and 16,858.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.10, 36,264.12 and 16,858.86 is: 23,259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.10 : 36,264.12 = 16,858.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.10/36,264.12 = 16,858.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.10x = 36,264.12 × 16,858.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.10x = 611,371,722.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,371,722.10/26,285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,259.25

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