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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.72, 36,242.16 and 17,306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.72, 36,242.16 and 17,306.72 is: 23,875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.72 : 36,242.16 = 17,306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.72/36,242.16 = 17,306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.72x = 36,242.16 × 17,306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.72x = 627,232,915.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,232,915.32/26,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,875.74

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