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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.64, 36,067.18 and 17,641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.64, 36,067.18 and 17,641.25 is: 24,352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.64 : 36,067.18 = 17,641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.64/36,067.18 = 17,641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.64x = 36,067.18 × 17,641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.64x = 636,270,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,270,033.45/26,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,352.37

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