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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,365.95, 36,357.39 and 17,401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,365.95, 36,357.39 and 17,401.68 is: 23,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,365.95 : 36,357.39 = 17,401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,365.95/36,357.39 = 17,401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,365.95x = 36,357.39 × 17,401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,365.95x = 632,679,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,679,666.42/26,365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,996.09

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