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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.63, 36,289.28 and 17,352.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.63, 36,289.28 and 17,352.66 is: 23,928.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.63 : 36,289.28 = 17,352.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.63/36,289.28 = 17,352.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.63x = 36,289.28 × 17,352.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.63x = 629,715,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,715,537.48/26,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,928.43

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