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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.65, 36,060.30 and 17,636.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.65, 36,060.30 and 17,636.27 is: 24,345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.65 : 36,060.30 = 17,636.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.65/36,060.30 = 17,636.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.65x = 36,060.30 × 17,636.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.65x = 635,969,053.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,969,053.82/26,122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,345.50

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