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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.85, 36,017.36 and 17,170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.85, 36,017.36 and 17,170.25 is: 23,697.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.85 : 36,017.36 = 17,170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.85/36,017.36 = 17,170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.85x = 36,017.36 × 17,170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.85x = 618,426,873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,426,873.99/26,096.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,697.38

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