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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.52, 36,099.57 and 17,688.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.52, 36,099.57 and 17,688.97 is: 24,382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.52 : 36,099.57 = 17,688.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.52/36,099.57 = 17,688.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.52x = 36,099.57 × 17,688.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.52x = 638,564,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,564,210.74/26,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.43

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