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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.44, 36,276.88 and 16,876.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.44, 36,276.88 and 16,876.96 is: 23,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.44 : 36,276.88 = 16,876.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.44/36,276.88 = 16,876.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.44x = 36,276.88 × 16,876.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.44x = 612,243,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,243,452.68/26,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,274.40

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