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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,090.80, 36,020.82 and 17,154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,090.80, 36,020.82 and 17,154.16 is: 23,682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,090.80 : 36,020.82 = 17,154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,090.80/36,020.82 = 17,154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,090.80x = 36,020.82 × 17,154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,090.80x = 617,906,909.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,906,909.61/26,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.94

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