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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.91, 36,105.03 and 17,207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.91, 36,105.03 and 17,207.30 is: 23,749.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.91 : 36,105.03 = 17,207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.91/36,105.03 = 17,207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.91x = 36,105.03 × 17,207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.91x = 621,270,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,270,147.25/26,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,749.85

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