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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.60, 36,311.52 and 16,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.60, 36,311.52 and 16,905.60 is: 23,318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.60 : 36,311.52 = 16,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.60/36,311.52 = 16,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.60x = 36,311.52 × 16,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.60x = 613,868,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,868,032.51/26,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,318.29

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