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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,172.20, 36,114.36 and 17,692.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,172.20, 36,114.36 and 17,692.77 is: 24,413.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,172.20 : 36,114.36 = 17,692.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,172.20/36,114.36 = 17,692.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,172.20x = 36,114.36 × 17,692.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,172.20x = 638,962,998.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,962,998.83/26,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,413.81

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