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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.82, 36,060.53 and 17,636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.82, 36,060.53 and 17,636.44 is: 24,345.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.82 : 36,060.53 = 17,636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.82/36,060.53 = 17,636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.82x = 36,060.53 × 17,636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.82x = 635,979,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,979,261.52/26,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,345.73

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