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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,123.52, 36,061.49 and 17,637.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,123.52, 36,061.49 and 17,637.14 is: 24,346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,123.52 : 36,061.49 = 17,637.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,123.52/36,061.49 = 17,637.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,123.52x = 36,061.49 × 17,637.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,123.52x = 636,021,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,021,367.43/26,123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,346.69

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