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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.84, 36,331.67 and 16,911.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.84, 36,331.67 and 16,911.16 is: 23,335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.84 : 36,331.67 = 16,911.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.84/36,331.67 = 16,911.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.84x = 36,331.67 × 16,911.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.84x = 614,410,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,410,684.44/26,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,335.15

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