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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,155.58, 36,076.45 and 17,200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,155.58, 36,076.45 and 17,200.22 is: 23,724.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,155.58 : 36,076.45 = 17,200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,155.58/36,076.45 = 17,200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,155.58x = 36,076.45 × 17,200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,155.58x = 620,522,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,522,876.82/26,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,724.30

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