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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,089.80, 36,019.44 and 17,153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,089.80, 36,019.44 and 17,153.16 is: 23,681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,089.80 : 36,019.44 = 17,153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,089.80/36,019.44 = 17,153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,089.80x = 36,019.44 × 17,153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,089.80x = 617,847,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,847,217.43/26,089.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,681.56

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