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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.84, 36,044.91 and 17,185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.84, 36,044.91 and 17,185.17 is: 23,735.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.84 : 36,044.91 = 17,185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.84/36,044.91 = 17,185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.84x = 36,044.91 × 17,185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.84x = 619,437,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,437,905.98/26,097.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,735.22

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