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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.48, 36,102.84 and 17,213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.48, 36,102.84 and 17,213.48 is: 23,764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.48 : 36,102.84 = 17,213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.48/36,102.84 = 17,213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.48x = 36,102.84 × 17,213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.48x = 621,455,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,455,514.28/26,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,764.59

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