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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,486.16, 36,562.50 and 16,938.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,486.16, 36,562.50 and 16,938.60 is: 23,382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,486.16 : 36,562.50 = 16,938.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,486.16/36,562.50 = 16,938.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,486.16x = 36,562.50 × 16,938.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,486.16x = 619,317,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,317,562.50/26,486.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,382.69

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