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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,190.72, 36,148.77 and 17,238.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,190.72, 36,148.77 and 17,238.99 is: 23,793.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,190.72 : 36,148.77 = 17,238.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,190.72/36,148.77 = 17,238.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,190.72x = 36,148.77 × 17,238.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,190.72x = 623,168,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,168,284.54/26,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,793.48

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