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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.26, 36,039.87 and 17,169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.26, 36,039.87 and 17,169.06 is: 23,687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.26 : 36,039.87 = 17,169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.26/36,039.87 = 17,169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.26x = 36,039.87 × 17,169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.26x = 618,770,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,770,690.42/26,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,687.49

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