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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,306.40, 36,316.08 and 17,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,306.40, 36,316.08 and 17,366.88 is: 23,975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,306.40 : 36,316.08 = 17,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,306.40/36,316.08 = 17,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,306.40x = 36,316.08 × 17,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,306.40x = 630,697,003.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,697,003.43/26,306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,975.04

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