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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,135.70, 36,063.09 and 17,186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,135.70, 36,063.09 and 17,186.82 is: 23,715.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,135.70 : 36,063.09 = 17,186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,135.70/36,063.09 = 17,186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,135.70x = 36,063.09 × 17,186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,135.70x = 619,809,836.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,809,836.47/26,135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,715.07

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