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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,120.48, 36,056.57 and 17,627.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,120.48, 36,056.57 and 17,627.63 is: 24,333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,120.48 : 36,056.57 = 17,627.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,120.48/36,056.57 = 17,627.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,120.48x = 36,056.57 × 17,627.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,120.48x = 635,591,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,591,606.61/26,120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,333.08

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