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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.74, 36,394.05 and 16,951.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.74, 36,394.05 and 16,951.77 is: 23,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.74 : 36,394.05 = 16,951.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.74/36,394.05 = 16,951.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.74x = 36,394.05 × 16,951.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.74x = 616,943,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,943,564.97/26,377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,388.80

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