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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,103.08, 36,052.16 and 17,190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,103.08, 36,052.16 and 17,190.42 is: 23,742.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,103.08 : 36,052.16 = 17,190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,103.08/36,052.16 = 17,190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,103.08x = 36,052.16 × 17,190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,103.08x = 619,751,686.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,751,686.36/26,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,742.47

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