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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.37, 36,372.62 and 16,801.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.37, 36,372.62 and 16,801.06 is: 23,193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.37 : 36,372.62 = 16,801.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.37/36,372.62 = 16,801.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.37x = 36,372.62 × 16,801.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.37x = 611,098,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,098,350.57/26,348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,193.02

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