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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.72, 36,238.02 and 17,303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.72, 36,238.02 and 17,303.72 is: 23,871.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.72 : 36,238.02 = 17,303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.72/36,238.02 = 17,303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.72x = 36,238.02 × 17,303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.72x = 627,052,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,052,551.43/26,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,871.60

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