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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.01, 36,236.61 and 17,303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.01, 36,236.61 and 17,303.10 is: 23,882.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.01 : 36,236.61 = 17,303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.01/36,236.61 = 17,303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.01x = 36,236.61 × 17,303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.01x = 627,005,686.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,005,686.49/26,254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,882.29

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