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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.42, 36,634.68 and 17,140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.42, 36,634.68 and 17,140.32 is: 23,655.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.42 : 36,634.68 = 17,140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.42/36,634.68 = 17,140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.42x = 36,634.68 × 17,140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.42x = 627,930,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,930,138.30/26,544.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,655.82

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