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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.25, 36,276.39 and 17,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.25, 36,276.39 and 17,343.28 is: 23,915.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.25 : 36,276.39 = 17,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.25/36,276.39 = 17,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.25x = 36,276.39 × 17,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.25x = 629,151,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,151,634.50/26,307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,915.52

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