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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.76, 36,646.02 and 17,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.76, 36,646.02 and 17,130.60 is: 23,647.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.76 : 36,646.02 = 17,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.76/36,646.02 = 17,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.76x = 36,646.02 × 17,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.76x = 627,768,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,768,310.21/26,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,647.64

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