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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,144.94, 36,085.77 and 17,193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,144.94, 36,085.77 and 17,193.27 is: 23,730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,144.94 : 36,085.77 = 17,193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,144.94/36,085.77 = 17,193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,144.94x = 36,085.77 × 17,193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,144.94x = 620,432,386.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,432,386.77/26,144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,730.50

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