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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.72, 36,236.64 and 17,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.72, 36,236.64 and 17,302.72 is: 23,870.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.72 : 36,236.64 = 17,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.72/36,236.64 = 17,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.72x = 36,236.64 × 17,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.72x = 626,992,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,992,435.66/26,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,870.22

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