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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.28, 36,132.30 and 17,226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.28, 36,132.30 and 17,226.48 is: 23,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.28 : 36,132.30 = 17,226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.28/36,132.30 = 17,226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.28x = 36,132.30 × 17,226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.28x = 622,432,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,432,343.30/26,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,780.30

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