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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,535.64, 36,607.26 and 17,100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,535.64, 36,607.26 and 17,100.76 is: 23,591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,535.64 : 36,607.26 = 17,100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,535.64/36,607.26 = 17,100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,535.64x = 36,607.26 × 17,100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,535.64x = 626,011,967.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,011,967.52/26,535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,591.36

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