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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,681.94, 36,823.41 and 16,610.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,681.94, 36,823.41 and 16,610.81 is: 22,924.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,681.94 : 36,823.41 = 16,610.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,681.94/36,823.41 = 16,610.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,681.94x = 36,823.41 × 16,610.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,681.94x = 611,666,482.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,666,482.95/26,681.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,924.36

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