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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,188.52, 36,098.19 and 17,687.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,188.52, 36,098.19 and 17,687.97 is: 24,381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,188.52 : 36,098.19 = 17,687.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,188.52/36,098.19 = 17,687.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,188.52x = 36,098.19 × 17,687.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,188.52x = 638,503,701.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,503,701.77/26,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.06

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