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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,239.08, 36,225 and 17,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,239.08, 36,225 and 17,283.30 is: 23,860.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,239.08 : 36,225 = 17,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,239.08/36,225 = 17,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,239.08x = 36,225 × 17,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,239.08x = 626,087,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,087,542.50/26,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,860.88

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