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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.26, 36,305.49 and 17,239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.26, 36,305.49 and 17,239.04 is: 23,782.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.26 : 36,305.49 = 17,239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.26/36,305.49 = 17,239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.26x = 36,305.49 × 17,239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.26x = 625,871,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,871,794.33/26,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,782.70

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