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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.62, 36,305.18 and 16,753.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.62, 36,305.18 and 16,753.03 is: 23,112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.62 : 36,305.18 = 16,753.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.62/36,305.18 = 16,753.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.62x = 36,305.18 × 16,753.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.62x = 608,221,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,221,657.99/26,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,112.57

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