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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,132.80, 36,092.98 and 17,620.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,132.80, 36,092.98 and 17,620.30 is: 24,336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,132.80 : 36,092.98 = 17,620.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,132.80/36,092.98 = 17,620.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,132.80x = 36,092.98 × 17,620.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,132.80x = 635,969,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,969,135.49/26,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,336.05

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