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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.64, 36,113.58 and 17,692.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.64, 36,113.58 and 17,692.21 is: 24,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.64 : 36,113.58 = 17,692.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.64/36,113.58 = 17,692.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.64x = 36,113.58 × 17,692.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.64x = 638,928,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,928,950.93/26,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,413.03

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