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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,365.48, 36,394.86 and 17,294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,365.48, 36,394.86 and 17,294.29 is: 23,873.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,365.48 : 36,394.86 = 17,294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,365.48/36,394.86 = 17,294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,365.48x = 36,394.86 × 17,294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,365.48x = 629,423,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,423,263.35/26,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,873.01

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