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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,172.59, 36,106.58 and 17,443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,172.59, 36,106.58 and 17,443.26 is: 24,063.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,172.59 : 36,106.58 = 17,443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,172.59/36,106.58 = 17,443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,172.59x = 36,106.58 × 17,443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,172.59x = 629,816,506.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,816,506.26/26,172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,063.98

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