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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.23, 36,391.98 and 16,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.23, 36,391.98 and 16,950.26 is: 23,386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.23 : 36,391.98 = 16,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.23/36,391.98 = 16,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.23x = 36,391.98 × 16,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.23x = 616,853,677.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,853,677.46/26,376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,386.72

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