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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,172.92, 36,107.16 and 17,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,172.92, 36,107.16 and 17,444 is: 24,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,172.92 : 36,107.16 = 17,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,172.92/36,107.16 = 17,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,172.92x = 36,107.16 × 17,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,172.92x = 629,853,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,853,299.04/26,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,065.08

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