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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.22, 36,621.48 and 17,117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.22, 36,621.48 and 17,117.82 is: 23,614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.22 : 36,621.48 = 17,117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.22/36,621.48 = 17,117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.22x = 36,621.48 × 17,117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.22x = 626,879,902.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,879,902.77/26,546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,614.66

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