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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,167.61, 36,088.98 and 17,667.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,167.61, 36,088.98 and 17,667.47 is: 24,366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,167.61 : 36,088.98 = 17,667.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,167.61/36,088.98 = 17,667.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,167.61x = 36,088.98 × 17,667.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,167.61x = 637,600,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,600,791.04/26,167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.04

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