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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.58, 36,383.97 and 16,809.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.58, 36,383.97 and 16,809.29 is: 23,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.58 : 36,383.97 = 16,809.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.58/36,383.97 = 16,809.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.58x = 36,383.97 × 16,809.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.58x = 611,588,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,588,703.08/26,356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,204.40

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