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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,478.76, 36,557.82 and 16,417.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,478.76, 36,557.82 and 16,417.90 is: 22,667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,478.76 : 36,557.82 = 16,417.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,478.76/36,557.82 = 16,417.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,478.76x = 36,557.82 × 16,417.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,478.76x = 600,202,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,202,632.98/26,478.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.32

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