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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094.83, 36,040.77 and 17,182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094.83, 36,040.77 and 17,182.17 is: 23,731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094.83 : 36,040.77 = 17,182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094.83/36,040.77 = 17,182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094.83x = 36,040.77 × 17,182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094.83x = 619,258,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,258,637.07/26,094.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,731.09

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