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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.30, 36,104.89 and 17,211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.30, 36,104.89 and 17,211.70 is: 23,757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.30 : 36,104.89 = 17,211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.30/36,104.89 = 17,211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.30x = 36,104.89 × 17,211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.30x = 621,426,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,426,535.21/26,157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,757.29

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