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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.28, 36,130.92 and 17,225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.28, 36,130.92 and 17,225.48 is: 23,778.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.28 : 36,130.92 = 17,225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.28/36,130.92 = 17,225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.28x = 36,130.92 × 17,225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.28x = 622,372,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,372,439.84/26,173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,778.92

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