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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,142.66, 36,106.44 and 17,229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,142.66, 36,106.44 and 17,229.69 is: 23,796.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,142.66 : 36,106.44 = 17,229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,142.66/36,106.44 = 17,229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,142.66x = 36,106.44 × 17,229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,142.66x = 622,102,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,102,768.20/26,142.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,796.46

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