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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,445.64, 36,465.06 and 16,872.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,445.64, 36,465.06 and 16,872.72 is: 23,265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,445.64 : 36,465.06 = 16,872.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,445.64/36,465.06 = 16,872.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,445.64x = 36,465.06 × 16,872.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,445.64x = 615,264,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,264,747.16/26,445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,265.26

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