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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.04, 36,246.48 and 17,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.04, 36,246.48 and 17,325.20 is: 23,901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.04 : 36,246.48 = 17,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.04/36,246.48 = 17,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.04x = 36,246.48 × 17,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.04x = 627,977,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,977,515.30/26,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,901.97

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