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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.42, 36,164.01 and 17,856.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.42, 36,164.01 and 17,856.66 is: 24,651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.42 : 36,164.01 = 17,856.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.42/36,164.01 = 17,856.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.42x = 36,164.01 × 17,856.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.42x = 645,768,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,768,430.81/26,196.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.02

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