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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.05, 36,082.36 and 17,668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.05, 36,082.36 and 17,668.94 is: 24,379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.05 : 36,082.36 = 17,668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.05/36,082.36 = 17,668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.05x = 36,082.36 × 17,668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.05x = 637,536,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,536,895.57/26,151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.01

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