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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.14, 36,031.85 and 17,181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.14, 36,031.85 and 17,181.83 is: 23,697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.14 : 36,031.85 = 17,181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.14/36,031.85 = 17,181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.14x = 36,031.85 × 17,181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.14x = 619,092,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,092,941.13/26,125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,697.21

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