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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,542.80, 36,622.44 and 17,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,542.80, 36,622.44 and 17,100 is: 23,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,542.80 : 36,622.44 = 17,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,542.80/36,622.44 = 17,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,542.80x = 36,622.44 × 17,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,542.80x = 626,243,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,243,724/26,542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,593.73

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