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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,136.79, 36,083.72 and 17,210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,136.79, 36,083.72 and 17,210.23 is: 23,759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,136.79 : 36,083.72 = 17,210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,136.79/36,083.72 = 17,210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,136.79x = 36,083.72 × 17,210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,136.79x = 621,009,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,009,120.46/26,136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,759.96

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