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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.60, 36,080.59 and 17,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.60, 36,080.59 and 17,203.24 is: 23,728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.60 : 36,080.59 = 17,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.60/36,080.59 = 17,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.60x = 36,080.59 × 17,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.60x = 620,702,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,702,782.69/26,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,728.44

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