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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.48, 36,211.92 and 17,296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.48, 36,211.92 and 17,296.52 is: 23,851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.48 : 36,211.92 = 17,296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.48/36,211.92 = 17,296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.48x = 36,211.92 × 17,296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.48x = 626,340,198.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,340,198.52/26,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,851.06

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