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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.67, 36,521.37 and 16,911.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.67, 36,521.37 and 16,911.35 is: 23,339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.67 : 36,521.37 = 16,911.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.67/36,521.37 = 16,911.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.67x = 36,521.37 × 16,911.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.67x = 617,625,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,625,487.94/26,462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,339.50

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