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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.30, 36,109.03 and 17,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.30, 36,109.03 and 17,214.70 is: 23,761.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.30 : 36,109.03 = 17,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.30/36,109.03 = 17,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.30x = 36,109.03 × 17,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.30x = 621,606,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,606,118.74/26,160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,761.43

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