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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.93, 36,005.72 and 17,150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.93, 36,005.72 and 17,150.27 is: 23,661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.93 : 36,005.72 = 17,150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.93/36,005.72 = 17,150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.93x = 36,005.72 × 17,150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.93x = 617,507,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,507,553.76/26,097.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,661.17

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