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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,102.58, 36,051.47 and 17,189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,102.58, 36,051.47 and 17,189.92 is: 23,741.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,102.58 : 36,051.47 = 17,189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,102.58/36,051.47 = 17,189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,102.58x = 36,051.47 × 17,189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,102.58x = 619,721,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,721,799.23/26,102.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,741.78

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