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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.32, 36,413.52 and 16,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.32, 36,413.52 and 16,961.88 is: 23,415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.32 : 36,413.52 = 16,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.32/36,413.52 = 16,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.32x = 36,413.52 × 16,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.32x = 617,641,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,641,756.62/26,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,415.64

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