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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,171.73, 36,130.32 and 17,718.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,171.73, 36,130.32 and 17,718.51 is: 24,460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,171.73 : 36,130.32 = 17,718.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,171.73/36,130.32 = 17,718.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,171.73x = 36,130.32 × 17,718.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,171.73x = 640,175,436.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,175,436.22/26,171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,460.57

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