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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.69, 36,095.12 and 17,200.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.69, 36,095.12 and 17,200.05 is: 23,739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.69 : 36,095.12 = 17,200.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.69/36,095.12 = 17,200.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.69x = 36,095.12 × 17,200.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.69x = 620,837,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,837,782.76/26,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,739.87

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