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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,131.25, 36,076.09 and 17,204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,131.25, 36,076.09 and 17,204.71 is: 23,752.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,131.25 : 36,076.09 = 17,204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,131.25/36,076.09 = 17,204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,131.25x = 36,076.09 × 17,204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,131.25x = 620,678,442.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,678,442.99/26,131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,752.34

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