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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.08, 36,043.88 and 17,184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.08, 36,043.88 and 17,184.42 is: 23,734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.08 : 36,043.88 = 17,184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.08/36,043.88 = 17,184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.08x = 36,043.88 × 17,184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.08x = 619,393,086.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,393,086.43/26,097.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,734.20

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