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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,534.64, 36,605.88 and 17,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,534.64, 36,605.88 and 17,099.76 is: 23,589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,534.64 : 36,605.88 = 17,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,534.64/36,605.88 = 17,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,534.64x = 36,605.88 × 17,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,534.64x = 625,951,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,951,762.59/26,534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,589.99

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