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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.33, 36,064.68 and 18,173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.33, 36,064.68 and 18,173.17 is: 25,086.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.33 : 36,064.68 = 18,173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.33/36,064.68 = 18,173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.33x = 36,064.68 × 18,173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.33x = 655,409,469.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,409,469.77/26,126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,086.17

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