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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.31, 36,274.30 and 17,209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.31, 36,274.30 and 17,209.06 is: 23,738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.31 : 36,274.30 = 17,209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.31/36,274.30 = 17,209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.31x = 36,274.30 × 17,209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.31x = 624,246,471.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,246,471.45/26,296.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,738.94

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