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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,124.21, 36,062.44 and 17,637.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,124.21, 36,062.44 and 17,637.82 is: 24,347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,124.21 : 36,062.44 = 17,637.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,124.21/36,062.44 = 17,637.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,124.21x = 36,062.44 × 17,637.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,124.21x = 636,062,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,062,825.48/26,124.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.64

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