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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.48, 36,346.50 and 16,905.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.48, 36,346.50 and 16,905.44 is: 23,345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.48 : 36,346.50 = 16,905.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.48/36,346.50 = 16,905.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.48x = 36,346.50 × 16,905.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.48x = 614,453,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,453,574.96/26,320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,345.07

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