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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,124.87, 36,063.35 and 17,638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,124.87, 36,063.35 and 17,638.48 is: 24,348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,124.87 : 36,063.35 = 17,638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,124.87/36,063.35 = 17,638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,124.87x = 36,063.35 × 17,638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,124.87x = 636,102,677.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,102,677.71/26,124.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.55

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