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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.02, 36,266.98 and 17,325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.02, 36,266.98 and 17,325.10 is: 23,912.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.02 : 36,266.98 = 17,325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.02/36,266.98 = 17,325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.02x = 36,266.98 × 17,325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.02x = 628,329,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,329,055.20/26,276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,912.64

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