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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.19, 36,286.70 and 16,734.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.19, 36,286.70 and 16,734.57 is: 23,102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.19 : 36,286.70 = 16,734.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.19/36,286.70 = 16,734.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.19x = 36,286.70 × 16,734.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.19x = 607,242,237.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,242,237.55/26,285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,102.07

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