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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,541.19, 36,614.59 and 17,112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,541.19, 36,614.59 and 17,112.79 is: 23,607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,541.19 : 36,614.59 = 17,112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,541.19/36,614.59 = 17,112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,541.19x = 36,614.59 × 17,112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,541.19x = 626,577,789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,577,789.61/26,541.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,607.75

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