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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,191.93, 36,140.08 and 17,114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,191.93, 36,140.08 and 17,114.89 is: 23,615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,191.93 : 36,140.08 = 17,114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,191.93/36,140.08 = 17,114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,191.93x = 36,140.08 × 17,114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,191.93x = 618,533,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,533,493.79/26,191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,615.42

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