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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.52, 36,263.52 and 17,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.52, 36,263.52 and 17,322.60 is: 23,909.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.52 : 36,263.52 = 17,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.52/36,263.52 = 17,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.52x = 36,263.52 × 17,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.52x = 628,178,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,178,451.55/26,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,909.19

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