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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.16, 36,378.98 and 17,292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.16, 36,378.98 and 17,292.14 is: 23,865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.16 : 36,378.98 = 17,292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.16/36,378.98 = 17,292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.16x = 36,378.98 × 17,292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.16x = 629,070,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,070,415.22/26,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,865.34

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