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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.61, 36,090.36 and 17,668.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.61, 36,090.36 and 17,668.47 is: 24,367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.61 : 36,090.36 = 17,668.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.61/36,090.36 = 17,668.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.61x = 36,090.36 × 17,668.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.61x = 637,661,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,661,442.95/26,168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,367.42

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