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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.13, 36,316.81 and 17,383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.13, 36,316.81 and 17,383.11 is: 24,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.13 : 36,316.81 = 17,383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.13/36,316.81 = 17,383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.13x = 36,316.81 × 17,383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.13x = 631,298,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,298,890.84/26,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,008.20

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