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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,398.80, 36,411.39 and 16,958.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,398.80, 36,411.39 and 16,958.25 is: 23,390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,398.80 : 36,411.39 = 16,958.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,398.80/36,411.39 = 16,958.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,398.80x = 36,411.39 × 16,958.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,398.80x = 617,473,454.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,473,454.47/26,398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,390.21

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