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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094.34, 36,013.44 and 17,149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094.34, 36,013.44 and 17,149.24 is: 23,668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094.34 : 36,013.44 = 17,149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094.34/36,013.44 = 17,149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094.34x = 36,013.44 × 17,149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094.34x = 617,603,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,603,125.79/26,094.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,668.09

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