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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.92, 36,031.56 and 17,626.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.92, 36,031.56 and 17,626.68 is: 24,309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.92 : 36,031.56 = 17,626.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.92/36,031.56 = 17,626.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.92x = 36,031.56 × 17,626.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.92x = 635,116,778.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,116,778.02/26,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.83

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