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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.26, 36,063.89 and 17,638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.26, 36,063.89 and 17,638.88 is: 24,349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.26 : 36,063.89 = 17,638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.26/36,063.89 = 17,638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.26x = 36,063.89 × 17,638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.26x = 636,126,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,126,628.04/26,125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,349.10

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