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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.22, 36,311.67 and 17,358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.22, 36,311.67 and 17,358.43 is: 23,967.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.22 : 36,311.67 = 17,358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.22/36,311.67 = 17,358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.22x = 36,311.67 × 17,358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.22x = 630,313,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,313,313.53/26,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,967.91

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