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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.75, 36,302.04 and 17,236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.75, 36,302.04 and 17,236.53 is: 23,779.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.75 : 36,302.04 = 17,236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.75/36,302.04 = 17,236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.75x = 36,302.04 × 17,236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.75x = 625,721,201.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,721,201.52/26,313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,779.25

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