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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,130.52, 36,075.08 and 17,203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,130.52, 36,075.08 and 17,203.97 is: 23,751.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,130.52 : 36,075.08 = 17,203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,130.52/36,075.08 = 17,203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,130.52x = 36,075.08 × 17,203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,130.52x = 620,634,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,634,727.27/26,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,751.33

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