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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.59, 36,120.65 and 17,598.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.59, 36,120.65 and 17,598.21 is: 24,268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.59 : 36,120.65 = 17,598.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.59/36,120.65 = 17,598.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.59x = 36,120.65 × 17,598.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.59x = 635,658,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,658,560.59/26,192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,268.64

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