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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,129.64, 36,069.94 and 17,643.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,129.64, 36,069.94 and 17,643.24 is: 24,355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,129.64 : 36,069.94 = 17,643.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,129.64/36,069.94 = 17,643.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,129.64x = 36,069.94 × 17,643.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,129.64x = 636,390,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,390,608.21/26,129.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,355.12

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