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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.84, 36,066.07 and 17,640.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.84, 36,066.07 and 17,640.45 is: 24,351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.84 : 36,066.07 = 17,640.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.84/36,066.07 = 17,640.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.84x = 36,066.07 × 17,640.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.84x = 636,221,704.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,221,704.53/26,126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,351.27

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