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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,123.93, 36,062.06 and 17,637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,123.93, 36,062.06 and 17,637.54 is: 24,347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,123.93 : 36,062.06 = 17,637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,123.93/36,062.06 = 17,637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,123.93x = 36,062.06 × 17,637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,123.93x = 636,046,027.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,046,027.70/26,123.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.25

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