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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,081.96, 36,008.70 and 17,144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,081.96, 36,008.70 and 17,144.42 is: 23,669.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,081.96 : 36,008.70 = 17,144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,081.96/36,008.70 = 17,144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,081.96x = 36,008.70 × 17,144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,081.96x = 617,348,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,348,276.45/26,081.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,669.55

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