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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,501.94, 36,562.20 and 17,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,501.94, 36,562.20 and 17,076 is: 23,558.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,501.94 : 36,562.20 = 17,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,501.94/36,562.20 = 17,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,501.94x = 36,562.20 × 17,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,501.94x = 624,336,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,336,127.20/26,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,558.13

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