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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.42, 36,214.08 and 17,304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.42, 36,214.08 and 17,304.86 is: 23,890.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.42 : 36,214.08 = 17,304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.42/36,214.08 = 17,304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.42x = 36,214.08 × 17,304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.42x = 626,679,584.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,679,584.43/26,231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,890.42

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