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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.05, 36,054.16 and 17,170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.05, 36,054.16 and 17,170.38 is: 23,698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.05 : 36,054.16 = 17,170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.05/36,054.16 = 17,170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.05x = 36,054.16 × 17,170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.05x = 619,063,627.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,063,627.78/26,122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,698.90

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