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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.21, 36,358.59 and 16,792.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.21, 36,358.59 and 16,792.38 is: 23,166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.21 : 36,358.59 = 16,792.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.21/36,358.59 = 16,792.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.21x = 36,358.59 × 16,792.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.21x = 610,547,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,547,259.54/26,354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,166.98

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