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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.59, 36,277.47 and 16,743.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.59, 36,277.47 and 16,743.99 is: 23,093.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.59 : 36,277.47 = 16,743.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.59/36,277.47 = 16,743.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.59x = 36,277.47 × 16,743.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.59x = 607,429,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,429,594.91/26,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,093.91

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