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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.44, 36,141.12 and 17,249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.44, 36,141.12 and 17,249.92 is: 23,804.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.44 : 36,141.12 = 17,249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.44/36,141.12 = 17,249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.44x = 36,141.12 × 17,249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.44x = 623,431,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,431,428.71/26,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,804.69

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