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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,296.66, 36,328.98 and 17,243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,296.66, 36,328.98 and 17,243.56 is: 23,822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,296.66 : 36,328.98 = 17,243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,296.66/36,328.98 = 17,243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,296.66x = 36,328.98 × 17,243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,296.66x = 626,440,946.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,440,946.37/26,296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,822.07

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