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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,551.65, 36,622.62 and 17,474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,551.65, 36,622.62 and 17,474.12 is: 24,102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,551.65 : 36,622.62 = 17,474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,551.65/36,622.62 = 17,474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,551.65x = 36,622.62 × 17,474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,551.65x = 639,948,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,948,056.59/26,551.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.01

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