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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,090.34, 36,007.92 and 17,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,090.34, 36,007.92 and 17,145.24 is: 23,662.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,090.34 : 36,007.92 = 17,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,090.34/36,007.92 = 17,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,090.34x = 36,007.92 × 17,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,090.34x = 617,364,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,364,430.30/26,090.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,662.57

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