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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,119.98, 36,055.86 and 17,627.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,119.98, 36,055.86 and 17,627.13 is: 24,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,119.98 : 36,055.86 = 17,627.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,119.98/36,055.86 = 17,627.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,119.98x = 36,055.86 × 17,627.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,119.98x = 635,561,063.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,561,063.07/26,119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,332.38

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