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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,124.94, 36,063.44 and 17,638.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,124.94, 36,063.44 and 17,638.55 is: 24,348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,124.94 : 36,063.44 = 17,638.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,124.94/36,063.44 = 17,638.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,124.94x = 36,063.44 × 17,638.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,124.94x = 636,106,521.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,106,521.10/26,124.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.64

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