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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,176.98, 36,120.95 and 17,697.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,176.98, 36,120.95 and 17,697.56 is: 24,420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,176.98 : 36,120.95 = 17,697.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,176.98/36,120.95 = 17,697.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,176.98x = 36,120.95 × 17,697.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,176.98x = 639,252,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,252,410.79/26,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,420.40

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