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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,136.70, 36,064.47 and 17,187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,136.70, 36,064.47 and 17,187.82 is: 23,716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,136.70 : 36,064.47 = 17,187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,136.70/36,064.47 = 17,187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,136.70x = 36,064.47 × 17,187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,136.70x = 619,869,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,869,618.76/26,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,716.45

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