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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.15, 36,281.87 and 16,859.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.15, 36,281.87 and 16,859.75 is: 23,266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.15 : 36,281.87 = 16,859.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.15/36,281.87 = 16,859.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.15x = 36,281.87 × 16,859.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.15x = 611,702,992.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,702,992.02/26,291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,266.50

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