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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,278.39, 36,267.51 and 17,344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,278.39, 36,267.51 and 17,344.48 is: 23,937.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,278.39 : 36,267.51 = 17,344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,278.39/36,267.51 = 17,344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,278.39x = 36,267.51 × 17,344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,278.39x = 629,041,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,041,101.84/26,278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,937.58

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