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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.29, 36,063.93 and 17,638.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.29, 36,063.93 and 17,638.90 is: 24,349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.29 : 36,063.93 = 17,638.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.29/36,063.93 = 17,638.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.29x = 36,063.93 × 17,638.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.29x = 636,128,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,128,054.88/26,125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,349.13

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