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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,374.39, 36,436.19 and 17,321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,374.39, 36,436.19 and 17,321.26 is: 23,929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,374.39 : 36,436.19 = 17,321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,374.39/36,436.19 = 17,321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,374.39x = 36,436.19 × 17,321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,374.39x = 631,120,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,120,720.40/26,374.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,929.30

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