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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.72, 36,095.88 and 17,200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.72, 36,095.88 and 17,200.72 is: 23,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.72 : 36,095.88 = 17,200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.72/36,095.88 = 17,200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.72x = 36,095.88 × 17,200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.72x = 620,875,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,875,125.03/26,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,729.48

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