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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.48, 36,118.88 and 17,696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.48, 36,118.88 and 17,696.06 is: 24,418.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.48 : 36,118.88 = 17,696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.48/36,118.88 = 17,696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.48x = 36,118.88 × 17,696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.48x = 639,161,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,161,598.54/26,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,418.33

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