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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.02, 36,293.51 and 17,217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.02, 36,293.51 and 17,217.87 is: 23,786.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.02 : 36,293.51 = 17,217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.02/36,293.51 = 17,217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.02x = 36,293.51 × 17,217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.02x = 624,896,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,896,850.93/26,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,786.55

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