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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,119.99, 36,055.86 and 17,627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,119.99, 36,055.86 and 17,627.14 is: 24,332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,119.99 : 36,055.86 = 17,627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,119.99/36,055.86 = 17,627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,119.99x = 36,055.86 × 17,627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,119.99x = 635,561,692.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,561,692.04/26,119.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,332.39

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