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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.14, 36,336.75 and 17,393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.14, 36,336.75 and 17,393.58 is: 24,013.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.14 : 36,336.75 = 17,393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.14/36,336.75 = 17,393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.14x = 36,336.75 × 17,393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.14x = 632,026,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,026,168.07/26,320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.02

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