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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.70, 36,065.84 and 17,188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.70, 36,065.84 and 17,188.82 is: 23,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.70 : 36,065.84 = 17,188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.70/36,065.84 = 17,188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.70x = 36,065.84 × 17,188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.70x = 619,929,231.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,929,231.91/26,137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,717.82

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