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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.34, 36,410.18 and 17,322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.34, 36,410.18 and 17,322.29 is: 23,893.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.34 : 36,410.18 = 17,322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.34/36,410.18 = 17,322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.34x = 36,410.18 × 17,322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.34x = 630,707,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,707,769.60/26,396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,893.75

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