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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,349.13, 36,373.65 and 16,801.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,349.13, 36,373.65 and 16,801.81 is: 23,194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,349.13 : 36,373.65 = 16,801.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,349.13/36,373.65 = 16,801.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,349.13x = 36,373.65 × 16,801.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,349.13x = 611,143,156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,143,156.31/26,349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,194.06

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