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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,130.91, 36,071.70 and 17,644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,130.91, 36,071.70 and 17,644.52 is: 24,356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,130.91 : 36,071.70 = 17,644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,130.91/36,071.70 = 17,644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,130.91x = 36,071.70 × 17,644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,130.91x = 636,467,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,467,856.10/26,130.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,356.89

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