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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,333.02, 36,351.52 and 16,786.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,333.02, 36,351.52 and 16,786.02 is: 23,172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,333.02 : 36,351.52 = 16,786.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,333.02/36,351.52 = 16,786.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,333.02x = 36,351.52 × 16,786.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,333.02x = 610,197,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,197,341.75/26,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,172.33

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