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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.24, 36,385.38 and 16,941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.24, 36,385.38 and 16,941.80 is: 23,382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.24 : 36,385.38 = 16,941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.24/36,385.38 = 16,941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.24x = 36,385.38 × 16,941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.24x = 616,433,830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,433,830.88/26,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,382.32

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