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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.93, 36,034.20 and 17,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.93, 36,034.20 and 17,628.60 is: 24,312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.93 : 36,034.20 = 17,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.93/36,034.20 = 17,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.93x = 36,034.20 × 17,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.93x = 635,232,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,232,498.12/26,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,312.39

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