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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.08, 36,243.84 and 17,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.08, 36,243.84 and 17,330.88 is: 23,914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.08 : 36,243.84 = 17,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.08/36,243.84 = 17,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.08x = 36,243.84 × 17,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.08x = 628,137,641.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,137,641.78/26,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,914.40

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