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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.21, 36,445.35 and 16,849.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.21, 36,445.35 and 16,849.06 is: 23,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.21 : 36,445.35 = 16,849.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.21/36,445.35 = 16,849.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.21x = 36,445.35 × 16,849.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.21x = 614,069,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,069,979.98/26,406.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,254.76

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