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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,195.81, 36,157.85 and 17,122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,195.81, 36,157.85 and 17,122.49 is: 23,634.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,195.81 : 36,157.85 = 17,122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,195.81/36,157.85 = 17,122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,195.81x = 36,157.85 × 17,122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,195.81x = 619,112,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,112,158.64/26,195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,634.02

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