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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274, 36,264.20 and 17,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274, 36,264.20 and 17,323.12 is: 23,909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274 : 36,264.20 = 17,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274/36,264.20 = 17,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274x = 36,264.20 × 17,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274x = 628,209,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,209,088.30/26,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,909.91

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