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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,480.79, 36,529.97 and 16,910.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,480.79, 36,529.97 and 16,910.62 is: 23,328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,480.79 : 36,529.97 = 16,910.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,480.79/36,529.97 = 16,910.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,480.79x = 36,529.97 × 16,910.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,480.79x = 617,744,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,744,392.23/26,480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,328.02

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