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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.82, 36,043.54 and 17,184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.82, 36,043.54 and 17,184.18 is: 23,733.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.82 : 36,043.54 = 17,184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.82/36,043.54 = 17,184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.82x = 36,043.54 × 17,184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.82x = 619,378,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,378,679.20/26,096.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,733.88

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