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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.63, 36,060.27 and 17,636.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.63, 36,060.27 and 17,636.25 is: 24,345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.63 : 36,060.27 = 17,636.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.63/36,060.27 = 17,636.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.63x = 36,060.27 × 17,636.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.63x = 635,967,941.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,967,941.11/26,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,345.48

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