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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,522.76, 36,609.66 and 17,091.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,522.76, 36,609.66 and 17,091.36 is: 23,591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,522.76 : 36,609.66 = 17,091.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,522.76/36,609.66 = 17,091.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,522.76x = 36,609.66 × 17,091.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,522.76x = 625,708,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,708,878.54/26,522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,591.39

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