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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.02, 36,033.06 and 17,182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.02, 36,033.06 and 17,182.71 is: 23,698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.02 : 36,033.06 = 17,182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.02/36,033.06 = 17,182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.02x = 36,033.06 × 17,182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.02x = 619,145,620.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,145,620.39/26,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,698.43

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