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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.26, 36,175.06 and 17,273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.26, 36,175.06 and 17,273.46 is: 23,830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.26 : 36,175.06 = 17,273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.26/36,175.06 = 17,273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.26x = 36,175.06 × 17,273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.26x = 624,868,451.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,868,451.91/26,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,830.60

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