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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.66, 36,331.74 and 17,245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.66, 36,331.74 and 17,245.56 is: 23,824.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.66 : 36,331.74 = 17,245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.66/36,331.74 = 17,245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.66x = 36,331.74 × 17,245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.66x = 626,561,202.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,561,202.07/26,298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,824.83

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