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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,492.91, 36,563.72 and 17,088.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,492.91, 36,563.72 and 17,088.81 is: 23,584.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,492.91 : 36,563.72 = 17,088.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,492.91/36,563.72 = 17,088.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,492.91x = 36,563.72 × 17,088.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,492.91x = 624,830,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,830,378.53/26,492.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,584.81

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