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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,343.66, 36,329.97 and 17,265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,343.66, 36,329.97 and 17,265.71 is: 23,810.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,343.66 : 36,329.97 = 17,265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,343.66/36,329.97 = 17,265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,343.66x = 36,329.97 × 17,265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,343.66x = 627,262,544.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,262,544.68/26,343.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,810.76

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