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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,365.68, 36,396.50 and 16,818.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,365.68, 36,396.50 and 16,818.44 is: 23,217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,365.68 : 36,396.50 = 16,818.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,365.68/36,396.50 = 16,818.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,365.68x = 36,396.50 × 16,818.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,365.68x = 612,132,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,132,085.39/26,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,217.00

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