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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.33, 36,046.98 and 17,186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.33, 36,046.98 and 17,186.67 is: 23,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.33 : 36,046.98 = 17,186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.33/36,046.98 = 17,186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.33x = 36,046.98 × 17,186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.33x = 619,527,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,527,549.76/26,099.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,737.30

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