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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,080.96, 36,007.32 and 17,143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,080.96, 36,007.32 and 17,143.42 is: 23,668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,080.96 : 36,007.32 = 17,143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,080.96/36,007.32 = 17,143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,080.96x = 36,007.32 × 17,143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,080.96x = 617,288,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,288,609.83/26,080.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,668.17

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