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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.66, 36,333.12 and 17,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.66, 36,333.12 and 17,246.56 is: 23,826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.66 : 36,333.12 = 17,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.66/36,333.12 = 17,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.66x = 36,333.12 × 17,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.66x = 626,621,334.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,621,334.07/26,299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,826.21

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