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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.33, 36,448.89 and 16,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.33, 36,448.89 and 16,853.34 is: 23,260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.33 : 36,448.89 = 16,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.33/36,448.89 = 16,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.33x = 36,448.89 × 16,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.33x = 614,285,535.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,285,535.79/26,409.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,260.17

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