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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.24, 36,114.93 and 17,675.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.24, 36,114.93 and 17,675.87 is: 24,400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.24 : 36,114.93 = 17,675.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.24/36,114.93 = 17,675.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.24x = 36,114.93 × 17,675.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.24x = 638,362,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,362,627.16/26,162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.16

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