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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,128.02, 36,035.82 and 17,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,128.02, 36,035.82 and 17,184.72 is: 23,701.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,128.02 : 36,035.82 = 17,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,128.02/36,035.82 = 17,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,128.02x = 36,035.82 × 17,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,128.02x = 619,265,476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,265,476.67/26,128.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,701.20

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