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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,156.64, 36,111.04 and 17,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,156.64, 36,111.04 and 17,230.08 is: 23,787.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,156.64 : 36,111.04 = 17,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,156.64/36,111.04 = 17,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,156.64x = 36,111.04 × 17,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,156.64x = 622,196,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,196,108.08/26,156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,787.31

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