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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.56, 36,274.03 and 17,341.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.56, 36,274.03 and 17,341.59 is: 23,913.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.56 : 36,274.03 = 17,341.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.56/36,274.03 = 17,341.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.56x = 36,274.03 × 17,341.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.56x = 629,049,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,049,448.58/26,305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.17

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