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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,534.80, 36,611.40 and 17,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,534.80, 36,611.40 and 17,092 is: 23,582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,534.80 : 36,611.40 = 17,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,534.80/36,611.40 = 17,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,534.80x = 36,611.40 × 17,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,534.80x = 625,762,048.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,762,048.80/26,534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,582.69

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