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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,530.68, 36,615.84 and 17,126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,530.68, 36,615.84 and 17,126.56 is: 23,636.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,530.68 : 36,615.84 = 17,126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,530.68/36,615.84 = 17,126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,530.68x = 36,615.84 × 17,126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,530.68x = 627,103,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,103,380.71/26,530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,636.91

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