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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,361.92, 36,382.76 and 17,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,361.92, 36,382.76 and 17,294.96 is: 23,869.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,361.92 : 36,382.76 = 17,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,361.92/36,382.76 = 17,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,361.92x = 36,382.76 × 17,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,361.92x = 629,238,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,238,378.89/26,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,869.22

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