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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.14, 36,419.27 and 17,308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.14, 36,419.27 and 17,308.98 is: 23,912.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.14 : 36,419.27 = 17,308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.14/36,419.27 = 17,308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.14x = 36,419.27 × 17,308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.14x = 630,380,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,380,329.50/26,362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,912.34

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