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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.20, 36,092.76 and 17,208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.20, 36,092.76 and 17,208.32 is: 23,744.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.20 : 36,092.76 = 17,208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.20/36,092.76 = 17,208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.20x = 36,092.76 × 17,208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.20x = 621,095,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,095,763.76/26,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,744.73

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