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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.44, 36,239.56 and 17,310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.44, 36,239.56 and 17,310.76 is: 23,883.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.44 : 36,239.56 = 17,310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.44/36,239.56 = 17,310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.44x = 36,239.56 × 17,310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.44x = 627,334,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,334,325.67/26,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.49

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