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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.54, 36,341.07 and 16,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.54, 36,341.07 and 16,901.50 is: 23,339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.54 : 36,341.07 = 16,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.54/36,341.07 = 16,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.54x = 36,341.07 × 16,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.54x = 614,218,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,218,594.61/26,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,339.64

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