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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,130.92, 36,071.69 and 17,644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,130.92, 36,071.69 and 17,644.50 is: 24,356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,130.92 : 36,071.69 = 17,644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,130.92/36,071.69 = 17,644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,130.92x = 36,071.69 × 17,644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,130.92x = 636,466,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,466,845.98/26,130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,356.85

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