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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,350.13, 36,375.03 and 16,802.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,350.13, 36,375.03 and 16,802.81 is: 23,195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350.13 : 36,375.03 = 16,802.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350.13/36,375.03 = 16,802.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350.13x = 36,375.03 × 16,802.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350.13x = 611,202,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,202,717.83/26,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,195.43

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