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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,540.30, 36,618.98 and 17,097.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,540.30, 36,618.98 and 17,097.50 is: 23,590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,540.30 : 36,618.98 = 17,097.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,540.30/36,618.98 = 17,097.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,540.30x = 36,618.98 × 17,097.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,540.30x = 626,093,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,093,010.55/26,540.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.28

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