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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.33, 36,328.40 and 16,905.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.33, 36,328.40 and 16,905.31 is: 23,320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.33 : 36,328.40 = 16,905.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.33/36,328.40 = 16,905.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.33x = 36,328.40 × 16,905.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.33x = 614,142,751.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,142,751.85/26,335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,320.11

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