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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.71, 36,113.75 and 17,706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.71, 36,113.75 and 17,706.50 is: 24,444.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.71 : 36,113.75 = 17,706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.71/36,113.75 = 17,706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.71x = 36,113.75 × 17,706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.71x = 639,448,047.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,448,047.10/26,159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,444.00

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