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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,156.94, 36,102.34 and 17,205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,156.94, 36,102.34 and 17,205.28 is: 23,747.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,156.94 : 36,102.34 = 17,205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,156.94/36,102.34 = 17,205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,156.94x = 36,102.34 × 17,205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,156.94x = 621,150,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,150,868.36/26,156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,747.08

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