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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.52, 36,279.62 and 16,858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.52, 36,279.62 and 16,858.12 is: 23,264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.52 : 36,279.62 = 16,858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.52/36,279.62 = 16,858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.52x = 36,279.62 × 16,858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.52x = 611,606,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,606,187.51/26,289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,264.26

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