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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.92, 36,051.84 and 17,199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.92, 36,051.84 and 17,199.36 is: 23,701.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.92 : 36,051.84 = 17,199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.92/36,051.84 = 17,199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.92x = 36,051.84 × 17,199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.92x = 620,068,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,068,574.82/26,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,701.19

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