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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,124.06, 36,062.23 and 17,637.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,124.06, 36,062.23 and 17,637.67 is: 24,347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,124.06 : 36,062.23 = 17,637.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,124.06/36,062.23 = 17,637.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,124.06x = 36,062.23 × 17,637.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,124.06x = 636,053,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,053,712.20/26,124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.43

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