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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.98, 36,460.44 and 16,868.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.98, 36,460.44 and 16,868.21 is: 23,271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.98 : 36,460.44 = 16,868.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.98/36,460.44 = 16,868.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.98x = 36,460.44 × 16,868.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.98x = 615,022,176.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,022,176.31/26,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,271.63

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