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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,198.42, 36,166.77 and 17,858.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,198.42, 36,166.77 and 17,858.66 is: 24,653.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,198.42 : 36,166.77 = 17,858.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,198.42/36,166.77 = 17,858.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,198.42x = 36,166.77 × 17,858.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,198.42x = 645,890,048.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,890,048.73/26,198.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.78

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