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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,287.98, 36,271.87 and 16,724.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,287.98, 36,271.87 and 16,724.41 is: 23,076.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,287.98 : 36,271.87 = 16,724.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,287.98/36,271.87 = 16,724.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,287.98x = 36,271.87 × 16,724.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,287.98x = 606,625,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,625,492.86/26,287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,076.16

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