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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.85, 36,267.87 and 17,335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.85, 36,267.87 and 17,335.09 is: 23,913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.85 : 36,267.87 = 17,335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.85/36,267.87 = 17,335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.85x = 36,267.87 × 17,335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.85x = 628,706,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,706,699.89/26,290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.52

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