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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,131.92, 36,073.07 and 17,645.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,131.92, 36,073.07 and 17,645.50 is: 24,358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,131.92 : 36,073.07 = 17,645.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,131.92/36,073.07 = 17,645.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,131.92x = 36,073.07 × 17,645.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,131.92x = 636,527,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,527,356.69/26,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,358.23

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