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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.94, 36,099.58 and 17,203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.94, 36,099.58 and 17,203.28 is: 23,744.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.94 : 36,099.58 = 17,203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.94/36,099.58 = 17,203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.94x = 36,099.58 × 17,203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.94x = 621,031,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,031,182.62/26,154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,744.32

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