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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.59, 36,285.18 and 16,720.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.59, 36,285.18 and 16,720.50 is: 23,076.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.59 : 36,285.18 = 16,720.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.59/36,285.18 = 16,720.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.59x = 36,285.18 × 16,720.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.59x = 606,706,352.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,706,352.19/26,290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,076.94

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