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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,138.41, 36,059.25 and 17,637.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,138.41, 36,059.25 and 17,637.73 is: 24,332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,138.41 : 36,059.25 = 17,637.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,138.41/36,059.25 = 17,637.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,138.41x = 36,059.25 × 17,637.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,138.41x = 636,003,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,003,315.50/26,138.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,332.13

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