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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,149.37, 36,072.83 and 17,080.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,149.37, 36,072.83 and 17,080.04 is: 23,561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,149.37 : 36,072.83 = 17,080.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,149.37/36,072.83 = 17,080.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,149.37x = 36,072.83 × 17,080.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,149.37x = 616,125,379.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,125,379.31/26,149.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,561.77

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