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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.16, 36,263.06 and 17,341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.16, 36,263.06 and 17,341.26 is: 23,933.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.16 : 36,263.06 = 17,341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.16/36,263.06 = 17,341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.16x = 36,263.06 × 17,341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.16x = 628,847,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,847,065.15/26,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,933.14

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