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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,375.04, 36,363.60 and 16,940.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,375.04, 36,363.60 and 16,940.16 is: 23,355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,375.04 : 36,363.60 = 16,940.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,375.04/36,363.60 = 16,940.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,375.04x = 36,363.60 × 16,940.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,375.04x = 616,005,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,005,202.18/26,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,355.61

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