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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.25, 36,001.14 and 17,668.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.25, 36,001.14 and 17,668.17 is: 24,402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.25 : 36,001.14 = 17,668.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.25/36,001.14 = 17,668.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.25x = 36,001.14 × 17,668.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.25x = 636,074,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,074,261.71/26,066.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.22

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