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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.80, 36,106.92 and 17,213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.80, 36,106.92 and 17,213.16 is: 23,759.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.80 : 36,106.92 = 17,213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.80/36,106.92 = 17,213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.80x = 36,106.92 × 17,213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.80x = 621,514,191.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,514,191.07/26,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,759.28

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