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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.84, 36,064.69 and 17,639.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.84, 36,064.69 and 17,639.45 is: 24,349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.84 : 36,064.69 = 17,639.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.84/36,064.69 = 17,639.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.84x = 36,064.69 × 17,639.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.84x = 636,161,206.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,161,206.84/26,125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,349.88

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