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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,346.65, 36,334.10 and 17,268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,346.65, 36,334.10 and 17,268.71 is: 23,814.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,346.65 : 36,334.10 = 17,268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,346.65/36,334.10 = 17,268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,346.65x = 36,334.10 × 17,268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,346.65x = 627,442,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,442,897.51/26,346.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,814.91

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