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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.41, 36,057.87 and 17,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.41, 36,057.87 and 17,636.73 is: 24,330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.41 : 36,057.87 = 17,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.41/36,057.87 = 17,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.41x = 36,057.87 × 17,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.41x = 635,942,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,942,917.57/26,137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,330.75

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