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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,120.39, 36,075.51 and 17,657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,120.39, 36,075.51 and 17,657.44 is: 24,387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,120.39 : 36,075.51 = 17,657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,120.39/36,075.51 = 17,657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,120.39x = 36,075.51 × 17,657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,120.39x = 637,001,063.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,001,063.11/26,120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,387.12

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