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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,402, 36,451.32 and 16,986.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,402, 36,451.32 and 16,986.92 is: 23,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,402 : 36,451.32 = 16,986.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,402/36,451.32 = 16,986.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,402x = 36,451.32 × 16,986.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,402x = 619,195,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,195,656.73/26,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,452.60

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