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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.02, 36,031.68 and 17,181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.02, 36,031.68 and 17,181.71 is: 23,697.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.02 : 36,031.68 = 17,181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.02/36,031.68 = 17,181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.02x = 36,031.68 × 17,181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.02x = 619,085,696.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,085,696.41/26,125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,697.04

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